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Absorbent sponge

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To Francesca

Work description and interpretation
This sponge originated during the work on "Reverse Sedimentation", four canvases painted between January and February 2013. Every time I made a new colour in the bowl, before spreading it, I soaked it up and took a little bit away with a sponge. The sponge as a symbolic element that soaks up the experience (“soaks up like a sponge”) and the sponge as a small thing that fits in the palm of your hand, allowing you to hold the colour in your hand.
Series description and interpretation
Lumps
The color-substance becomes little, it condense.

Typology description and interpretation
Sponge
Opere realizzate con spugne naturali imbevute di pittura a olio

Data
Author
Morganti, Maria
Creation year
2013
Place
Venice
Techniques and Materials
Oil painting and natural sponge
Typology
Sponge
Series
Lumps
Archive Number
2013_Spugna_Grumi_001
Size
Diametro 4-9 cm circa
Credits
Museo MAMbo Bologna
Status Artwork
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Ph. F. Allegretto