Works by DEM 125
(born Tommaso Righetto)
Behind the signs
The work presents a visual journey exploring stories of introspection through a warm color palette of orange, pink, and purple, evoking a sweet melancholy. The flowing lines of the lettering envelop the cupboard, intertwining words, images, and emotions. Graffiti is an immediate language, where each tag reflects human experiences, blending joy and sorrow in the life stories encountered on the streets. The face, depicted in the hues of a sunset, symbolizes an echo of life lived and recalls happy and lost moments. The letters become symbols of dreams and memories, encouraging the expression of authentic emotions. And as the sun disappears on the horizon, the graffiti continues to speak, eternal witnesses to a rich and complex existence.
Behind the signs
Frameshift
The work described represents a fusion of classical and contemporary elements, employing modern techniques and vibrant colors. The use of colorful patches around Michelangelo’s David creates a contrast between tradition and pop art, drawing the viewer’s attention with bright colors such as yellow, magenta, and cyan, which stimulate visual communication. The figure of David is reinterpreted in shades of red and gray, with a blue background adding complexity. This representation engages with the evolution of art, maintaining a connection to history and exploring themes of contrast and harmony between Renaissance art and contemporary influences. The work invites reflection on the value and interpretation of art in today’s context.
Frameshift
Glowing nature
The work captures the enchantment of a nocturnal lakescape, where the blue evokes the tranquility of the waters. Distant mountains accompany the scene, while fireflies dance in the darkness, bringing life and magic. The moon, a vibrant yellow, casts a soft light, enriching the piece with mystery. In the foreground, flowers with iridescent colors illuminate the atmosphere with their own light, creating a vivid and captivating contrast. A sensory journey that unites nature and wonder, inviting reflection on the beauty of a moment suspended in time.
Glowing nature
Snatch
At the heart of a coffee table lies a work that tells stories of contrasts, where the everyday merges with art. The surfaces of the top and sides fluidly embrace, creating a visual harmony that invites exploration. The sections, like torn pieces of paper, dance in a grayscale that oscillates from deep to delicate, evoking hidden emotions. Every fold, every juxtaposition is a tribute to the fragility of the material, as if the table itself bears the marks of a lived story. In the corners, black extends boldly, an enigmatic border that, spilling over the top, dissolves into an explosion of magenta. This light, vibrant and intense, emerges from the darkness, a beacon of passion that illuminates the silence. It is an invitation to pause, to contemplate, to let yourself be enveloped by that warmth that warms the soul.
Snatch