Price: €120 per m². Each unit purchased corresponds to 1 m² of artistic wallpaper.

Artist: Claudio Giulianelli

Title: What Sophie Does Not Say

Type: Artistic Wallpaper

Year: 2023

Description of the Artwork

In What Sophie Does Not Say, Claudio Giulianelli creates a scene immersed in a suspended, metaphysical atmosphere, where the boundary between classical portraiture and symbolic narrative fades beneath a clear blue sky. The composition is dominated by the figure of Sophie, whose face, characterized by a Renaissance grace, emerges from a vibrant red dress. The extravagant, elongated headpiece acts as an extension of thought, suggesting an inner complexity that is not revealed in words.

Sophie holds a golden tray in her hands, upon which rests a dark mask with a pronounced profile: it is the element that holds the secret of the title. The mask is not worn but displayed as an object of reflection, symbolizing the identity we choose to show or conceal from the world. The landscape behind her, reduced to a yellow horizon line separating the sky from the earth, suggests a dimension of conscious isolation, a state of mind where silence becomes eloquent.

The warm tones of the dress and headpiece contrast with the freshness of the background, creating a visual tension that invites introspection. The artwork plays on the concept of revelation and mystery: while Sophie offers her outward image to the viewer, the mask remains a silent witness to an unspoken truth.

Shipping and Authenticity

The artwork is shipped directly by Micol Art Gallery and is accompanied by:

• Certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery
• Artist documentation
• Professional protective packaging

Claudio Giulianelli is part of the contemporary artist circuit of the Micol Art Gallery – Arte 4R project.

Production on Request

Each print is produced after the order is placed. Average turnaround time: 4–10 business days.

Copyright

The original artwork remains the intellectual property of the artist. Micol Art Gallery operates under a reproduction authorization agreement that allows for digitization, reproduction on artistic media, commercialization, and use for cultural purposes. The purchase does not involve the transfer of copyright.

Color Reproduction

The images on the website are representative of the original. Monitors and devices may reproduce colors differently; slight color variations in the physical print are normal and do not constitute a defect.

Nature of the Product

The prints are artistic reproductions, not industrial products. Small differences in tone or texture are part of the nature of the medium. Each print is accompanied by a certificate of artistic provenance from Micol Art Gallery.

Packaging and Shipping

Protective packaging, shipped from the partner laboratory. Micol Art Gallery remains the commercial and artistic point of contact.

Right of Withdrawal

Custom-made product on request: withdrawal due to a change of mind is not permitted. Replacement is guaranteed for transport damage or documented defects reported within 48 hours of delivery.

Arte 4R Project

The purchase supports the Arte 4R project: support for artists, cultural dissemination, the integration of art into everyday spaces, and creative, sustainable regeneration.