{"product_id":"tableau-neo-classique-dystopique-masquerade-no-2-2023-par-slasky-edition-limitee-tres-rare-1-5-giclee-sur-papier-hahnemuhle-encadree","title":"Dystopian Neoclassical Painting \"Masquerade No.2\" (2023) by Slasky – Very Rare Limited Edition 1\/5, Framed Giclée on Hahnemühle Paper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_40fdee3fb1271939\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalling all collectors of contemporary art and \u003ci\u003eDigital Fine Art\u003c\/i\u003e with a strong conceptual identity: discover \u003cb\u003e\"Masquerade No.2\"\u003c\/b\u003e, a masterful and provocative work by Italian artist \u003cb\u003eSlasky\u003c\/b\u003e. Known for his ability to confront the pictorial aesthetics of old masters with the anxieties and symbols of our modern era, Slasky delivers here a neoclassical vision tinged with dystopian surrealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis art edition, of exceptional print quality, is strictly limited and numbered \u003cb\u003e1\/5\u003c\/b\u003e, making it the very first copy of the print, particularly sought after by investors and art lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalysis of the Work: The Elegance of Anachronism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition immediately captivates with its dark poetry and suspended theatrical atmosphere:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Traditional Costume:\u003c\/b\u003e The work features a bust of a figure dressed in a magnificent white or ivory historical-style gown (recalling the Victorian or Edwardian era), adorned with a delicately embroidered collar and pleated puff sleeves. The head is topped with an intricately crafted fine lace headdress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dystopian Mask:\u003c\/b\u003e Slasky creates a radical aesthetic break by replacing the facial features with a vintage gas mask made of beige leather and metal. The front grid features a complex geometric pattern (recalling the Flower of Life), transforming an object of oppression and protection into an adornment of strange beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtmosphere and Light:\u003c\/b\u003e The textured and hazy background in brown-black tones creates a dramatic chiaroscuro effect, isolating the subject in an almost royal solitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e The artist's stylized signature is discreetly placed at the bottom right of the composition (\u003ci\u003eSlasky\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Slasky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Masquerade No.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Giclée on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFraming:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern black satin wooden frame with a wide white mat (passe-partout) that emphasizes the square geometry and adds a high-end depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e New condition, perfect preservation of the print and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. Height 53 cm x Width 53 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm x 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\" \"Masquerade No.2\" is a work of fascinating narrative power. The encounter between the softness of white lace and the industrial rigor of the gas mask creates a memorable visual shock. To enhance this piece, I recommend displaying it on a dark wall (mouse gray, forest green, or abyssal blue) to accentuate the dramatic chiaroscuro effect. Targeted lighting from above with a directional spot makes the whites of the dress vibrate and gives the work an irresistible museum-like and mysterious dimension.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abalone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59947106369870,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/0804\/1294\/files\/IMG_6036_2fd71f94-260e-420a-b5c6-a9690308b4e7.jpg?v=1782144828","url":"https:\/\/villa5070.fr\/en\/products\/tableau-neo-classique-dystopique-masquerade-no-2-2023-par-slasky-edition-limitee-tres-rare-1-5-giclee-sur-papier-hahnemuhle-encadree","provider":"VILLA5070","version":"1.0","type":"link"}