A New Gotham - Angelo Accardi - Eden Gallery

About The Artwork

"A New Gotham" by Angelo Accardi is a mixed media artwork that transports viewers into a futuristic and surreal interpretation of Gotham. In this visionary cityscape, cars defy gravity as they fly through the sky, adding a dynamic and sci-fi element to the scene. The iconic figure of Batman is seen roaming the streets, merging the familiar comic book hero with this reimagined urban environment. Adding to the surreal nature of the artwork is a swordfish, uniquely positioned standing on its sword, which infuses the scene with a whimsical and unexpected twist. The buildings in this futuristic Gotham are adorned with various artworks, showcasing Accardi's signature style of combining classical and contemporary elements. The sky is crafted with surreal geometric patterns, further enhancing the dreamlike and otherworldly atmosphere of the work. "A New Gotham" is a testament to Accardi's imaginative prowess, creating a space where fantasy, art, and modernity converge in a visually stunning tableau. 
 

About The Artist

Originally from a small town in the south of Italy Angelo Accardi moved to Napoli to study fine arts at the Art Academy of Naples. Shortly after, in the early 90s, he set up his personal studio close to his childhood home to embark on his pursuit of painting and sculpture. In the course of his artistic development, Accardi has been on a constant search for new sensations using mixed media to depict figures against differing social backgrounds.

Accardi’s debut on the art scene was strongly characterized by what in Italian art is referred to as “figura,” a representation of the human body, as well as by pictorial and symbolic art. His focus is on the study of humankind and the space we inhabit. Accardi draws from this focus in every one of his collections as he illustrates surreal visions of everyday life under realistic backdrops of urban landscapes.

The cycle of works called Human Collection depicted on an attenuated atmosphere, suggesting the softness of cotton wool – where the figures are masterfully veiled as if by a sheath of moistness – marks a fundamental passage in his artistic development. Ironic and surrealistic, Accardi’s unique perspective and Avant-Garde style has exhibited at galleries as well as several solo and group exhibitions worldwide.

In the last three decades, Accardis’ artistic path led him to contemplate social representations through collections like MisplacedHuman Collection, and Blend. These collections reveal the contradictions in every day, working with commonplace objects and backdrops making the created scene more relatable. Using humor, symbolism, and tributes to famed artists before him Accardi represents culture, history, and even a prediction of the future.

 

A New Gotham

Angelo Accardi | Mixed Media

70x100 cm | 27x39 in

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