ANTONIO AZZATO (Venezuela, 1973). "Menina; Splash... Lot 143

ANTONIO AZZATO (Venezuela, 1973). "Menina; Splash Neon (mini)". Mixed media on plaster. Enclosed certificate issued by the author. Includes box made by the artist. Signed. Measurements: 40 x 28 x 18 cm. Round sculpture in which the silhouette of Las Meninas by Velázquez is presented in a conceptual way. A figure that has influenced Antonio Azzato's artistic conception, which he has been studying for more than a decade. With this design, which consists of an abstraction of the iconic image created by Velázquez, Azzato has managed to bring a personal vision and a new artistic life, turning Las Meninas into transcendental works, which are now established as a symbol of Madrid's heritage. In this case Azzato proposes a double homage, as he not only rescues the silhouette of Velázquez's Menina, but also prints different iconic elements linked to the city of New York on her skirt. Pieza follows the line of works that were exhibited for the Meninas Madrid Gallery project, which began in April 2018 as part of the Madrid Capital de Moda project, organised by the Madrid City Council in collaboration with the Asociación Empresarial del Comercio Textil y Complementos (ACOTEX), which is part of Madrid Capital de Moda. Antonio Azzato began his academic training in the field of industrial engineering. He continued his studies with a master's degree in commercial management and marketing at the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. Years later he moved to New York where he was introduced to the study of interior design, studying at the Parson School. His interest in art has been constant since his childhood, which is why his works reflect a great knowledge of the history of art. Always from a new and contemporary perspective, influenced by urban art. His works are a reflection of this language where the spectator approaches icons or historical references, but through new textures and materials, generating new discourses and interpretations about the history of art and the relationship of the public with the work. His pieces can be found in different countries, also making different designs for restaurants, interventions, or his own artistic project art by Azzato.