Artist: Ivan Cagnani
Title: Playful Meditation
Type: original artwork
Technique: digitally manipulated photographs
Dimensions: 120×90 cm – landscape orientation
Support: aluminum
Year: 2026
Description of the artwork
In Playful Meditation, Ivan Cagnani transforms the frenetic energy of an amusement park into a dreamlike, contemplative vision. The artwork captures a suspended moment in which mechanical structures lose their industrial rigidity to become dynamic lines of force, immersed in a chromatic explosion of sunny yellows, intense purples, and acid greens.
The composition is dominated by the arms of a ride reaching toward a rarefied sky, evoking a sense of ascent and freedom. In the center, a stylized figure towers over the structure, almost like a modern deity or a symbol of balance amidst the chaos of movement. The digital technique blends photographic reality with an almost Impressionistic painterly rendering, where points of light become particles of pure energy vibrating across the surface.
The artwork explores the contrast between the noise of fun and the silence of inner observation. The title suggests a fascinating contradiction: the possibility of finding a meditative state in the heart of play. The warm color gradation, shifting toward pastel tones on the horizon, creates a sense of nostalgia and wonder, transforming a commonplace setting into a landscape of the soul.
The artwork addresses the theme of joy as a form of spiritual elevation: the rotational movement and lights are not distractions, but stimuli that urge the mind to transcend matter.
The artwork is created on an aluminum support: a rigid, flat, and durable surface that enhances the brilliance and depth of the colors. It is the ideal choice for contemporary art, abstract photography, and modern spaces seeking a piece capable of communicating vitality and depth.
Original artwork made to order
This artwork is part of the line of original artworks produced to order:
- created by the artist or under their direct supervision
- signed by the artist
- accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
- produced according to high quality standards
This is not a ready-made product, but an artistic creation initiated upon purchase.
Authenticity and certification
The artwork is accompanied by:
✔ certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
✔ documentation of the artwork
✔ traceability within the Micol Art Gallery system
Production process
- Order confirmation
- Start of production of the artwork
- Signing by the artist
- Professional preparation and packaging
- Shipping via dedicated courier
Production and shipping times
As this is an artwork made to order, courier pickup is scheduled approximately from the 12th day following the purchase.
Timelines may vary depending on the artistic process.
Shipping
- shipping coordinated by Micol Art Gallery
- professional protective packaging
- delivery via specialized courier
Copyright
The artwork remains the intellectual property of the artist.
The purchase does not include the transfer of reproduction rights.
Color rendering
Any slight color variations between the digital image and the physical artwork are considered normal and do not constitute a defect.
Right of withdrawal
Pursuant to Art. 59 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to goods made to measure or clearly personalized.
This artwork is produced at the customer's request and production is initiated only after order confirmation.
Replacement or refund is guaranteed exclusively in the event of transport damage or proven defects, which must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Micol Art Gallery Project – Arte4R
This artwork is part of the Micol Art Gallery system, which promotes:
- the work of contemporary artists
- production to order
- the integration of art into spaces
