Artist: Baldo Ingrassia
Title: The Architecture of Thought
Type: Original artwork – unique piece
Medium and support: Mixed media (oil and acrylic) on canvas mounted on a wooden frame
Dimensions: 60 × 80 cm – vertical orientation
Year: To be confirmed
Description of the artwork
In The Architecture of Thought, Baldo Ingrassia explores the indissoluble link between human identity and built space. The face of a figure, outlined with a synthetic and noble golden stroke, serves as the foundation for an imaginary architecture: a light blue rectangle that stands out on top of the head, within which vertical structures similar to pillars or emerging skyscrapers take shape.
The artwork plays on strong chromatic and symbolic contrasts. The vibrant red at the base of the figure represents passion, instinct, and solid matter, while the light blue above evokes the dimension of dreams, rationality, and design. The black background, characteristic of the artist's production, isolates the subject in a cosmic void that emphasizes the solemnity of creative thought.
The gestural brushstrokes surrounding the face suggest energy in motion, as if ideas were gravitating around the mind before being formalized into architecture. The figure is not just a container of thoughts, but becomes the urban landscape it inhabits.
The artwork addresses the theme of the construction of the self: the human being is the architect of their own destiny and inner reality, transforming the static nature of matter into the verticality of vision.
Originality and authenticity
Original artwork already created, unique piece. The purchase concerns the artwork described in the listing, not a reproduction or a new creation upon request.
The artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Micol Art Gallery and documentation from the artist.
Preparation and shipping
The artwork is shipped directly by Micol Art Gallery. After order confirmation, it is prepared for transport with professional protective packaging for original artworks. No production time is required: the original is already completed.
Copyright
Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist. The purchase of the physical artwork does not involve the transfer of reproduction rights.
Color rendering
On-screen viewing may result in slight color differences compared to the physical artwork.
Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R Project
Baldo Ingrassia is part of the contemporary artists circuit of the Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R project, dedicated to promoting contemporary art and regenerating spaces through original artwork.
