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Anthony MastromatteoOuroboros (Regarding Creative Block)2020
2020
$2,400
£1,809.84
€2,093.16
CA$3,367.19
A$3,742.84
CHF 1,961.92
MX$45,709.10
NOK 24,493.38
SEK 23,043.70
DKK 15,622.77
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)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Sag Harbor, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: MAS-0064761stDibs: LU389311553632
Anthony Mastromatteo
The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mastromatteo’s life for over 25 years. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Princeton University in 1992 led to a five year position at Christie’s auction house in New York City in the American Paintings, 19th Century Paintings and Maritime Paintings and Objects departments. As his exposure to the art world expanded he began studying the practice of art after work at the Art Student’s League in New York City. In 1997 he made the transition to full-time art study at the Water Street Atelier, a school of art practice based on the methodology of the French Academy and the French atelier system of the 18th and 19th centuries, under the tutelage of Jacob Collins. In 2002 he finished his studies and made the transition to working as a professional artist. He has worked solely as an artist since that time. He currently has representation with galleries in New York City, Los Angeles and Cleveland. Anthony currently resides with his wife and daughter, Stella and Alba, in Akron, Ohio.
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