Artist: Baldo Ingrassia
Title: The Balance of Time
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 this artwork, Baldo Ingrassia presents an allegory of the human journey through golden symbols that stand out against a dense and meditative darkness. At the center of the visual narrative is a stylized cyclist who seems to be pulling the world along, suggesting the constant effort and individual responsibility involved in forging one's own existential path.

The composition is enriched by icons of intellectual and everyday life: an inkwell with a pen ready to write, a nest welcoming life, and a mill evoking work and the cyclical passage of time. Like windows flung open to emotion, geometric fragments of textured and chromatically vibrant landscapes — from the deep blues of the mountains to the vivid reds of an inner sunset — break the stillness of the black background.

The artwork explores the theme of knowledge and action: writing as memory and the bicycle as movement toward the unknown. Ingrassia invites the viewer to reflect on the balance needed to harmonize their aspirations (the blue peaks) with the reality of everyday life (the mill, the nest), reminding us that every individual is the author and the driving force of their own destiny.

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 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 include the transfer of reproduction rights.

Color rendering

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 contemporary artist circuit of the Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R project, dedicated to promoting contemporary art and regenerating spaces through the visual power of original artwork.