THE ARTWORK
In this lithograph from Paolo Cotani’s Metafora portfolio, a semicircular form is built from an extremely dense network of small marks. Black and white alternate between concentrations and openings, producing variations perceived first as a surface and then as a collection of distinct traces.
The curved edge and horizontal base give the composition a clear structure, while its internal rhythm remains fluid. The documented publication fold is part of the sheet and runs through the image. From a distance, a compact presence emerges; close up, the image reveals the minute complexity of its marks.
The curved edge and horizontal base give the composition a clear structure, while its internal rhythm remains fluid. The documented publication fold is part of the sheet and runs through the image. From a distance, a compact presence emerges; close up, the image reveals the minute complexity of its marks.