Mario Padovan Paintings

Italian, b. 1927

Mario Padovan is an Italian Postwar & Contemporary painter born in 1927. His exploration of various artistic languages and movements reflects a relentless pursuit of self-expression and a profound engagement with the global artistic landscape. In the forties, Padovan delved into figurative art, beginning his artistic odyssey. The fifties saw him embracing informal art, followed by a foray into the vibrant world of Pop Art in the sixties. The seventies witnessed his experiments with Opt Art and image-splitting techniques, showcasing a willingness to push artistic boundaries. Throughout this journey, Padovan explored diverse materials and techniques, from traditional mediums like oil and acrylics to unconventional choices like colored sand, ready-made objects, paper, wood, steel, and even cold light. These elements, when combined, enriched his artistic expression, creating a multifaceted body of work. Padovan's artistic repertoire expanded to encompass sculpture, conceptual installations, and the creation of artist books to meet his evolving creative needs. Critics aptly labeled him a "creative nomad," acknowledging his responsiveness to inner impulses that guided his artistic evolution. In the eighties, Padovan's focus shifted to the geometry of the square, a fascination that would persist for decades. His exploration of geometric forms evolved into illuminated envelopes, a theme that gained prominence in his works. A significant milestone in Padovan's career occurred in 1984 when he exhibited at the 41st Venice Biennale, following an invitation from Giorgio Di Genova and Giovanni Carandente. Subsequent exhibitions showcased his unique blend of classical art citations, mainly drawing inspiration from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The artist's geometric interpolations and extrapolations inspired by Bernini's Fontana dei Fiumi and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel figures were exhibited in Rome, Viterbo, and Ferrara, further solidifying his reputation as an artist with a profound connection to classical art. In 2000, Padovan found inspiration in the baroque angels of Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome, infusing geometric and light elements to highlight the formal perfection of classical art. This marked a continuous dialogue with the past, a theme encapsulated by Picasso's words: "A mediocre artist imitates while a genius copies." As Padovan approaches ninety, his artistic curiosity remains undiminished. His ongoing studies delve into the coherence of numbers, the aesthetic mystery of Phidias' Golden Mean, modern graphic techniques, universal DNA, and the history of monotheistic religions. This relentless pursuit of knowledge and creativity epitomizes Padovan's "creative madness," a term he uses to describe the enduring passion that fuels his artistic exploration and innovation.

Artist: Mario Padovan

Mario PadovanWhite - Acrylic Painting by Mario Padovan - 1976, 1976

$2,151

White - Acrylic Painting by Mario Padovan - 1976

By Mario Padovan

Located in Roma, IT

White is an contemporary artwork realized by Mario Padovan in 1976. Mixed colored acrylic painting on canvas. Signature, title, date and technique on the back.

Category

1970s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Ryan RivadeneyraTranslucent Purple Bubbles, Mid-Century Shapes in Warm Tones, Overlapping Layers, 2021

$590

H 40 in W 28 in

Translucent Purple Bubbles, Mid-Century Shapes in Warm Tones, Overlapping Layers

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Translucent Purple Bubbles" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by artist Ryan Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 6...

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2010s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Irena OrlovMid Century Modern Green Pink Mixed Media on Canvas 48" X 36", 2019

$5,250

H 36 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Mid Century Modern Green Pink Mixed Media on Canvas 48" X 36"

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand p...

Category

2010s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink

Clarence Holbrook CarterTorso No. 3, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Acrylic Painting, Ohio artist, 1967

$3,000

H 21 in W 17 in

Torso No. 3, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Acrylic Painting, Ohio artist

By Clarence Holbrook Carter

Located in Beachwood, OH

Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000) Torso No. 3, 1967 Acrylic on paper Signed and dated lower right 13 x 9 inches 21 x 17 inches A mid-century figural abstract painting. Clarence Holbrook Carter achieved a level of national artistic success that was nearly unprecedented among Cleveland School artists of his day, with representation by major New York dealers...

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1960s American Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Clarence Holbrook CarterCity Scape, Ovoid Geometrical Abstract Green & Brown Structures, 1978

$21,500

H 31 in W 23 in

City Scape, Ovoid Geometrical Abstract Green & Brown Structures

By Clarence Holbrook Carter

Located in Beachwood, OH

Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000) City Scape, 1978 Acrylic on scintilla Signed and dated lower right 30 x 22 inches Condition: craquelure in upper right corner. A sur...

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1970s American Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Clarence Holbrook CarterTransection w/ Architectural Forms, Geometrical Figurative Abstract Acrylic, c. 1980s

$10,000

H 12 in W 20 in

Transection w/ Architectural Forms, Geometrical Figurative Abstract Acrylic

By Clarence Holbrook Carter

Located in Beachwood, OH

Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000) Transection with Architectural Forms, c. 1980s Acrylic and graphite on board 12 x 20 inches A surrealist mid-century figural abstract ...

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1980s American Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Irena OrlovMid Century Modern Painting Green Aqua on Canvas 40x60", 2019

$8,500

H 40 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

Mid Century Modern Painting Green Aqua on Canvas 40x60"

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand ...

Category

2010s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic

Clarence Holbrook CarterIn the Window, Ovoid Shapes Floating Through Windows, 1973

$5,750

H 30 in W 22 in

In the Window, Ovoid Shapes Floating Through Windows

By Clarence Holbrook Carter

Located in Beachwood, OH

Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000) In the Window, 1973 Acrylic and collage on scintilla Signed and dated lower right 30 x 22 inches A surrealist mid-century figural abs...

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1970s American Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Irena OrlovMid-Century Modern Orange Blue Painting Mixed Media Canvas 38x56", 2020

$8,200

H 38 in W 56 in D 1.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Orange Blue Painting Mixed Media Canvas 38x56"

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand p...

Category

2010s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Clarence Holbrook CarterQuadratic, Mid-Century Ovoid Figural Abstract Acrylic & Collage with faces, 1979

$28,500

H 31.5 in W 23.5 in

Quadratic, Mid-Century Ovoid Figural Abstract Acrylic & Collage with faces

By Clarence Holbrook Carter

Located in Beachwood, OH

Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000) Quadratic, 1979 Acrylic and collage on textured paper Signed and dated lower right 30 x 22 inches 31.5 x 23.5 inches, framed A surreal...

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1970s American Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Jenik CookUntitled Abstract Figure Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, by Jenik Cook

$18,000

H 70 in W 50 in D 1.75 in

Untitled Abstract Figure Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, by Jenik Cook

By Jenik Cook

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

The artist signed lower right. The painting size is 67"x47". Jenik Cook’s work embodies a lyrical form of abstraction where gesture, color, and movement merge into a deeply expressiv...

Category

2010s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Irena OrlovVivid Red Mid Century Modern Painting Mixed Media on Canvas 40x60", 2019

$8,500

H 40 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

Vivid Red Mid Century Modern Painting Mixed Media on Canvas 40x60"

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand ...

Category

2010s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Rosa MCMURTRAYBreaking Silence

$5,005

H 48 in W 84 in

Breaking Silence

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rosa McMurtray is an internationally exhibited artist who was born in Spain and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Her innate artistic talent was recognized at a young age. She in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Previously Available Items

Mario PadovanWhite - Acrylic Painting by Mario Padovan - 1976, 1976

Sold

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in

White - Acrylic Painting by Mario Padovan - 1976

By Mario Padovan

Located in Roma, IT

White is an contemporary artwork realized by Mario Padovan in 1976. Mixed colored acrylic painting on canvas. Signature, title, date and technique on the back.

Category

1970s Modern Mario Padovan Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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