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Anthony Mastromatteo
Ouroboros (Regarding Creative Block)

2020

$2,400
£1,812.38
€2,075.01
CA$3,389.43
A$3,700.44
CHF 1,939.99
MX$44,943.31
NOK 24,227.33
SEK 22,877.06
DKK 15,487.76

About the Item

An infinite #2 pencil is depicted within eight square trompe l'oeil floating frames on a blank background. "Ouroboros" refers to the ancient symbol of the snake eating its own tail, a symbol of infinity. Creative block seems to take the same infinite form. The eye is drawn to the blank center—perhaps the mind that cannot generate the thoughts that the pencil begs to be used for.
  • Creator:
    Anthony Mastromatteo (1970, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Sag Harbor, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MAS-0064761stDibs: LU389311553632

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