Artist: Eugenio Franzò
Title: Ladra di libri
Type: Original artwork – unique piece
Medium and support: Acrylics, India ink and paper on canvas board
Dimensions: 30 × 40 cm – vertical orientation
Year: 2020

Description of the artwork

In Ladra di libri, Eugenio Franzò creates a scene suspended between reality and memory, where the human figure seems to merge and blend with the material itself. A female figure is depicted in a curled-up, almost fetal position, suggesting a moment of deep reflection or a return to the origins of her being.

The artwork is distinguished by the incisive use of material collage: fragments of corrugated cardboard and strips of raw paper define the surrounding space, creating an architecture of volumes that frames the figure. The contour lines, drawn with quick and decisive strokes, overlap fields of white and powder blue, evoking a sense of fragility and, at the same time, resilience.

The contrast between the porosity of the cardboard and the fluidity of the blue color creates a visual tension that speaks of an identity under construction. The figure is not defined in detail, but emerges as an idea, an emotion that takes shape through the layering of strata, representing the silent dialogue between our outer structure and the delicacy of our inner world.

The artwork addresses the theme of personal identity: the most important encounter does not take place outside, but in the individual's withdrawal into themselves, within a shell made of memory, material, and spirit.

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 created.

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

Eugenio Franzò is part of the contemporary artist circuit of the Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R project, dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art and the regeneration of spaces through original artwork.