Sandro Chia
Sandro Chia, an Italian artist born in Florence in 1946, gained fame in the 1980s as a leading figure in the Transavanguardia movement, reviving figurative painting.
Born: 1946, Florence, Italy
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Recognition
One of the most renown living Italian artists, Sandro borrows from his rich Florentine roots and the Neo-Expressionist movement. He's been exhibited in the MoMA, Guggenheim, Museum Bilbao.
Intent
Rich Italian imagery and themes, reinterpreted for current day with a colorful, figurative style.
Composition
Foremost a painter, Chia draws on rich pigment as he hand paints this bas-relief with gold leaf frame.
Ceres Take
A favorite Italian artist with a strong eye for color.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Watercolor
Watercolor is a painting technique where pigments are suspended in a water-based solution, typically applied to paper. Artists dilute the pigments with water to achieve various levels of transparency and intensity. Unlike other painting mediums, watercolor relies on the whiteness of the paper to create highlights, giving it a luminous...
