The work “Spirale” by Roberto Crippa represents one of the most emblematic expressions of his artistic research, developed between geometric abstraction and dynamic lyricism. Created in the years following the Second World War, this composition is distinguished by its circular forms and intertwined red lines. This style which evoke a sense of continuous movement and cosmic energy.
Crippa, a leading figure of the Spatialist movement founded by Lucio Fontana, experimented in “Spirale” with a visual language capable of uniting space, time, and painterly gesture. His lines, at times delicate and at others decisive, appear to construct a suspended dance between balance and tension, where every element becomes a sign of a universal order.
Through the skilful use of metallic tones, black, and red, the artist creates a sense of three-dimensionality that transcends the surface of the canvas, inviting the viewer on an inner journey. In this way, the painting becomes not merely a visual representation, but also a metaphor for the vital force that animates space.
Ultimately, “Spirale” stands as an extraordinary example of the artistic vision by Roberto Crippa: an art in constant expansion, where painting becomes both thought and movement.
Description: Oil on canvas, bearing on the reverse the inscription and dedication “R. Crippa 51 per Mino con simpatia”, together with the label and stamp of Galleria Cardelli e Fontana, Sarzana, indicating the artist, title, technique, dimensions, and date. H cm 115×145.
Notes: The work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity on photograph bearing the inscription “opera autentica di mio padre pittore Roberto Crippa”. Signed by Roberto Crippa Jr., with ADN archive number M 34.
Hammer Price: € 18.750,00
Auction 83 – May 7th 2025 – Modern and Contemporary Art
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