Laura de Santillana Italian, 1955-2019
Ciel Terrestre, 2017
Glass
H14 1/8 x W12 5/8 x D1 3/4 in
H36 x W32 x D4.5 cm
H36 x W32 x D4.5 cm
LS2017_CIE02
Courtesy of the Laura de Santillana Foundation
Further images
Perhaps the most interesting piece in the entire series, Ciel Terrestre holds a strong expressive presence. The seemingly metallic surface allows the viewer to ponder the process of its making. With a palette of deep violets, browns, and iridescent champagnes, the tablet is not a single solid, determined color, but a fluid and unpredictable one. The rough surface treatment of the glass contrasts with the nearly pristine, shiny surface of the sculpture. The piece is incredibly luminous.
Exhibitions
Through Her Eyes: In Memory of Laura de Santillana1
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