PAINT ON PIXEL (series)
“Paint on Pixel” marks Skygolpe’s inaugural foray into the realm of physical art.
Following a successful debut at a Christie’s auction in July 2022, the collection has been showcased through a series of solo exhibitions spanning multiple locations in Switzerland,
United States and UAE.
This collection is significant because it is one of the first successful attempts to merge the physical dimension with digital technology. Each painting is linked to its NFT certificate, and for the first time in a relevant context like Christie's, the ownership of the physical painting was obtained through the auctioning of the digital authenticity certificate.
Skygolpe’s artistic practice melds various digital and analog elements to attain a hybrid outcome, situated at the intersection of virtual and tangible dimensions (mixed reality).
This body of work comprises canvases where the physical and digital realms collide, delving into the relationship between meaning and context.
Acrylic paint on canvas interacts with diverse underlying materials and patterns, giving rise to a dialogue that transcends a monothematic definition of painting in favor of embracing novel, heterogeneous forms.
Each piece is crafted akin to a “desktop,” blending fragments of other references to create comparisons and juxtapositions while revisiting a gestural approach. The artist employs an array of materials and techniques, both digital and physical, amalgamating them into a seamless and indissoluble solution.
For Skygolpe, a painting represents a complex system comprising a multitude of objects, each reproduced in various ways under distinct technical conditions. These objects possess unique shapes, sizes, positions, and surface morphologies. Furthermore, numerous factors influence their digital manifestation on a physical surface.
The works undergo scanning, printing, and reproduction before being revisited until they embody a result mediated by chance.
Skygolpe’s signature silhouette often appears with blurred, flaking edges, surrendering its form in favor of an abstract composition that gradually integrates and assumes a central role in the work, becoming the true subject.
Many of the textures employed in his paintings are conceived entirely in the digital realm, while others are derived from physical color experiments conducted in the studio.
Skygolpe is captivated by the potential to alter and transform reality and the viewer’s perception through these works, which often represent attempts at partial compositions—sometimes complete, other times still awaiting completion.
EXHIBITIONS:
2022
July 8-21, Cristie’s, New York, US
2022
September 29, Galerie Widmer Auktionen, Zurich, CH
2022
November 10, Lugano, CH
2022
June 13-14, Basel, CH
2023
November 15, 2023, January 7, 2024, Dubai, UAE
2024 June, TBD, Basel, CH
“His hallmark silhouette, frequently appearing with indistinct, disintegrating borders, morphs into an abstract structure that gradually assumes prominence within the artwork.
For Skygolpe’s debut in Dubai and across the Arab region, he is presenting an exhibition titled “Third Dimension,” which combines bodies of work he has created over the last few years. For him, this represents an emblem of emotional depth, concealed implications, or the intricate layers of human consciousness. A bi-dimensional artwork can represent the observable universe while introducing a “third dimension” could unveil the concealed, unexpressed, or inner dimensions of a theme. This display serves as a reflective journey, revisiting the past, assessing the present, and envisioning the future through a diverse perspective.
Skygolpe’s silhouettes offer a fragmented view of identity, conveyed through a modern interpretation of pop art. These multi-tiered entities, defined by a radiant color spectrum and a diverse array of forms, voice a new-age symbolism, nurturing a singular visual language.
This body of work comprises canvases where the physical and digital realms converge, exploring the relationship between meaning and context. Each piece is crafted reminiscent of a “desktop,” blending fragments of other references to foster comparisons and juxtapositions while revisiting a gestural approach. The canvases thus encapsulate a process that generates “errors” and unforeseen outcomes, culminating in the composition of the final painting. His acrylic paint on canvas interacts with diverse underlying materials and patterns, initiating a dialogue that goes beyond a singular definition of painting. Many of the textures utilized in his paintings originate entirely in the digital domain, while others stem from physical color experiments conducted in the studio.”
Giuseppe Moscatello
WORKS:
PX624HS (Paint On Pixel)
200x140 cm,
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 2023
PX988CH (Paint On Pixel)
200x140 cm,
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 2023
PX9D3H0 (Paint On Pixel)
200x140 cm,
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 2023
PX9D3H0 (Paint On Pixel)
200x140 cm,
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 2023
