Shipwreck, 2011 - Francesca DiMattio
About the Work
About Shipwreck
The stormy background of a ship at sea is shredded to pieces in Shipwreck. Francesca DiMattio paints, draws, and collages jagged lines corresponding to the original composition, visually evoking the chaos of a destructive event. There are spots of clarity ...Read More
The stormy background of a ship at sea is shredded to pieces in Shipwreck. Francesca DiMattio paints, draws, and collages jagged lines corresponding to the original composition, visually evoking the chaos of a destructive event. There are spots of clarity through which the sea and sky shine through blotches of white canvas and colorful figures, but the overall effect is dramatic and violent.Read Less
About the Artist
About Francesca DiMattio
Francesca DiMattio juxtaposes harmonious geometry with zig zags, collaged images, and exploding forms, creating off-balance and complex compositions. Though her compositions may at first seem ...Read More
Francesca DiMattio juxtaposes harmonious geometry with zig zags, collaged images, and exploding forms, creating off-balance and complex compositions. Though her compositions may at first seem disjointed and chaotic, DiMattio draws on elements of architecture and structural design to restructure space in her paintings.
DiMattio describes her practice as "getting into trouble and getting out of it." Fascinated by texture, she plays with the strength and quality of her brushstrokes and combines materials to create work with dynamism and energy.Read Less
DiMattio describes her practice as "getting into trouble and getting out of it." Fascinated by texture, she plays with the strength and quality of her brushstrokes and combines materials to create work with dynamism and energy.Read Less
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Description
Print made with archival pigments on fine art rag paper with matte finish.Authentication
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity and an artist signed label on verso.Dimensions
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