THE ECSTASY OF ST. GELATO is inspired by Italian Renaissance paintings. The Renaissance is known as a period of the “rebirth” of art, culture and thought in Italy between 1400 and 1600. During this time, the majority of the population did not know how to read or write, and as a result, paintings played a prominent role in communicating stories to the public. This is especially the case in the great paintings of Roman Catholic churches which tell the stories of the bible. This piece is a reinterpretation of that kind of storytelling, catapulting us forward into our modern era in which society has adopted mass consumption as a form of religion. Three scoops of gelato in the foreground invite the viewer into a seemingly chaotic, yet also structured composition of eyes, a tongue, intestines, and other shapes. This is the story of St. Gelato, an imaginary character, who enters a state of ecstasy at the thought of consuming gelato.
Mixed media artwork on sculpted wood panel. Materials: Resin, silver leaf, lacquer, wood. Framed in American Elm. Limited Edition of 25. Each piece is handmade and unique, with varying wood grain patterns. Hangs on wood cleat [included].
22”W x 19”H
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Using resin and metal leaf as his primary materials, Roeper creates imaginary worlds of landscapes and imagery which invite the viewer into a state of quiet contemplation and wonder. The luxurious textures and the soft, abstract shapes evoke a sense of shelter and belonging- places where we can hide from the external world, or even get lost in. Roeper has been building bespoke furniture for clients such as Dior and Louis Vuitton for over two decades- his expertise in the handmade is evident in the masterfully-crafted layers and exquisite finishes, which illustrate his approach to art not as a flat surface, but as a sculptural, immersive presence.
THE ECSTASY OF ST. GELATO is inspired by Italian Renaissance paintings. The Renaissance is known as a period of the “rebirth” of art, culture and thought in Italy between 1400 and 1600. During this time, the majority of the population did not know how to read or write, and as a result, paintings played a prominent role in communicating stories to the public. This is especially the case in the great paintings of Roman Catholic churches which tell the stories of the bible. This piece is a reinterpretation of that kind of storytelling, catapulting us forward into our modern era in which society has adopted mass consumption as a form of religion. Three scoops of gelato in the foreground invite the viewer into a seemingly chaotic, yet also structured composition of eyes, a tongue, intestines, and other shapes. This is the story of St. Gelato, an imaginary character, who enters a state of ecstasy at the thought of consuming gelato.
Mixed media artwork on sculpted wood panel. Materials: Resin, silver leaf, lacquer, wood. Framed in American Elm. Limited Edition of 25. Each piece is handmade and unique, with varying wood grain patterns. Hangs on wood cleat [included].
22”W x 19”H
$299 Flat Rate Shipping to Anywhere in USA
Using resin and metal leaf as his primary materials, Roeper creates imaginary worlds of landscapes and imagery which invite the viewer into a state of quiet contemplation and wonder. The luxurious textures and the soft, abstract shapes evoke a sense of shelter and belonging- places where we can hide from the external world, or even get lost in. Roeper has been building bespoke furniture for clients such as Dior and Louis Vuitton for over two decades- his expertise in the handmade is evident in the masterfully-crafted layers and exquisite finishes, which illustrate his approach to art not as a flat surface, but as a sculptural, immersive presence.
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