THE ARTWORK
In Mario Calandri’s La maschera, a frontal face emerges from a small, densely worked space. The eyes, mouth and marks crossing the figure retain a presence both recognisable and ambiguous, while the darker background areas heighten its concentration.
The etching invites close observation of the drawing’s texture. Transitions of light and shadow do more than construct volume: they introduce differences in expression and substance. The title directs the reading towards the relationship between face and representation, leaving the depicted presence’s identity open.
The etching invites close observation of the drawing’s texture. Transitions of light and shadow do more than construct volume: they introduce differences in expression and substance. The title directs the reading towards the relationship between face and representation, leaving the depicted presence’s identity open.