Antarctic University (Garau)
Antarctic University (also known as Università Antartica) is a paintin in oil (115x141 centimetres) by the italian painter Salvatore Garau, created in 2003, it has been part of the[1] MAN Museum (Art Museum of the province of Nuoro).[2]
| Italian: Università Antartica, French: ' | |
| Artist | Salvatore Garau |
|---|---|
| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Oil on poplar |
| Dimensions | 460 cm × 510 cm (180 in × 200 in) |
| Location | MAN-Art Museum of the province of Nuoro |
Description
This work is part of a series of large monumental canvases created by the artist, showcasing a solemn poetics that transcends the limitations of reality and embraces a vast cosmic perspective. The composition resembles a stage setting, employing a multi-layered depth arrangement. At the center is an abstract structure in gray, with the title evoking a connection to it. This non-figurative gray form originates from the projection of a regular geometric shape, from which emerges a spectrum of colors, transitioning from white to anthracite gray. The construction and the represented objects intertwine with the artist's exploration, as the artist perceives the canvas as a mirror of the inner world, a place where the soul meets that of the viewer.
