
Alighiero Boetti Italian, 1940-1994
Senza Titolo (Tuffatori), 1981
Mixed media on paper
70 x 100 cm; (27 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.)
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Senza Titolo (Tuffatori), 1981, exemplifies Alighiero Boetti's innovative approach during the early 1980s, a period marked by his exploration of diverse techniques such as blown ink, frottage, and the use...
Senza Titolo (Tuffatori), 1981, exemplifies Alighiero Boetti's innovative approach during the early 1980s, a period marked by his exploration of diverse techniques such as blown ink, frottage, and the use of stencils. In this series, Boetti incorporated animal imagery, including monkeys, frogs, and whales, rendered in both positive and negative. Notably, he utilised his daughter's animal stencils to create these compositions, infusing a personal and playful element into his work. The subtitle 'Tuffatori', translating to 'divers', suggests an immersive experience, inviting viewers to metaphorically 'dive' among the depicted animals. This thematic choice aligns with Boetti's broader artistic inquiry into the interplay between order and disorder, as well as the juxtaposition of human activity with natural forms.