Artist: Baldo Ingrassia
Title: La Ballerina
Type: Original artwork – unique piece
Medium and support: Mixed media, oil and acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 60 × 80 cm – vertical orientation
Year: To be confirmed
Description of the artwork
In La Ballerina, Baldo Ingrassia moves away from traditional figurative representation and constructs the figure through energy and movement. The dancer is not depicted realistically: she emerges from the paint as a luminous presence within a deep, vibrant space.
The dark, almost cosmic background amplifies the gesture of the figure, which appears suspended and twisting, as if caught in the exact moment between balance and falling. The brushstrokes are rapid, textured, and layered; they do not follow the contours but create them. The body emerges from patches of color, as if movement precedes form.
Dance thus becomes a symbol of transformation: the figure does not occupy space, but moves through it. Cool colors – blues, greens, and whites – interact with warm, luminous accents, creating emotional tension and visual rhythm. The artist suggests that identity is not static but constantly evolving, much like the gesture of dance.
The artwork explores the theme of inner expression: the ballerina represents freedom, the search for balance, and the human capacity to transform experience into creative energy.
Originality and authenticity
Original artwork already completed, unique piece. The purchase concerns the artwork described in the listing, not a reproduction or a new creation made to order.
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 the order is confirmed, it is prepared for transport with professional protective packaging. 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 include the transfer of reproduction rights.
Color accuracy
On-screen viewing may result in slight color differences compared to the physical artwork.
Micol Art Gallery Project – Arte4R
Baldo Ingrassia is part of the circuit of contemporary artists selected for the Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R project, an initiative that promotes art as an element for regenerating spaces and integrating artistic expression, the environment, and interior design.
