Bali (dawn)

Artist
Mattéo Nicoli
Bali (dawn) (2024) Mixed media on canvas
  • Dimensions : 94 x 65 x 3,5 cm
  • Framing : Yes
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€690.00
Delivery: One to two weeks Hand delivery: Amiens - FRANCE
Aditional Information
Period Contemporary (1945-today)

Bali captures the essence of the dawn sky through a gradation of colors.
Part of the “Dawn” collection.

It lies on the border between abstraction and figuration.
The aim is to convey a sense of man's smallness in the face of the immensity of the world, while at the same time revealing the beauty and grandeur of nature.

Seemingly simple, the surface is made up of an infinite number of micro-droplets of paint. This hidden complexity invites contemplation and reflection: behind what seems simple lies an unsuspected richness, perceptible only to those who take the time to observe.
Conceived as a window, this work invites the viewer to look beyond the room to the sky and the universe.
It inspires a sense of soothing solitude and plenitude, offering a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The frame, entirely handmade by the artist, is an integral part of the work, reinforcing the idea of a window.
The use of acrylic spray as the main technique is chosen for its volatility and lightness to reinforce this idea of plenitude and appeasement.

The title, inspired by a city or region, is interchangeable to underline the universality of the experience. Whether we're in Paris, Bali or Dakar, we share the same sky.
Through this common immensity, the work conveys a message of unity and equality: we are all united in our smallness and humanity.

Artist Biography

Mattéo Nicoli, born in 2000, lives and works in Amiens. A French visual artist, Mattéo graduated in Fine Arts, where he developed an open mind and a deep understanding of art. Although his academic training has nurtured his interest in art, he remains largely self-taught, perfecting his technique through experimentation and personal exploration. Initially interested in graphic design, Mattéo gradually broadened his skills beyond the digital to create physical works. His works are distinguished by their abstract gradations in a vast palette of vibrant colors, inspired by the minute variations of light and color in the sky throughout the day and night. These works plunge the viewer into contemplative, dreamlike atmospheres. Mattéo's works are conceived as symbolic portals, opening onto imaginary worlds, inviting escape and contemplation. His work is influenced by renowned artists such as James Turrell, Jan Kalab, Kean and Nick Thomm, as well as the Street Art and Light and Space movements. Mattéo places at the heart of his work the study of perceptual phenomena, notably light and space, creating atmospheric effects that add an immersive dimension to his art.

My artistic work focuses on the relationship between Man and the immensity of the world, which I seek to express through canvases that act as windows onto it. I paint mainly with spray paint, but I also use acrylic brushes and sometimes resin to create abstract works that fit into the Light and Space movement. The landscapes I depict are essentially fragments of sky at different times of the day, mainly when the light is changing, such as at dawn or dusk. Through simple gradations, sometimes almost monochromatic, I try to capture the very essence of immensity. The sky, in its apparent simplicity, turns out to be a subject of infinite complexity, where every tiny nuance tells a different story. My canvases are intended to reflect this immensity, shown through subtle gradations that may appear simple, but which, in their simplicity, invite the viewer to feel the grandeur of the world. In opposition to this vastness, Man, implicitly represented by his smallness in the face of these celestial expanses, is called upon to confront his own insignificance.

My aim is to show that what may seem simple, like a gradient or an almost monochromatic canvas, can contain a depth and meaning as vast as the sky itself. In short, my art is an exploration of immensity through simplicity, an invitation to see the world with fresh eyes, and to recognize beauty and grandeur in what seems, at first glance, modest and uncluttered.

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