What is the thematic context of Kunta?

afro-asian iconography, sufi islamic symbolism, european religious art, cosmic body symbiosis, ascra sacred sites, meditative contemplation, monumental female form, exploring spiritual themes

What topics does Kunta explore?

virgin mary, religious symbolism, afro-asian art, meditation, serenity, sculpture, mythology, spiritual figure

KuntaMaïmouna Patrizia Guerresi · 2003

Contemporary Realism
2003
170.0 x 97.0 cm
Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti

Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi (1951 –)

Explore the multimedia art of maïmouna patrizia guerresi (b. 1951), Italian-Senegalese artist blending Afro-Asian themes, Sufi Islam & European iconography in photography, sculpture & installation. Featured at Venice Biennale & Smithsonian.

Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti (Verona, Italy)

The museum resides within Palazzo della Ragione – Verona’s iconic medieval building – creating a unique juxtaposition of eras and enhancing visitor experience.

Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi (1951) is linked in her first works to conceptual experiences close to Body art, in which photography and sculptural mould are the predominant means to represent a cosmic symbiosis between body, nature and myth. Until the mid-1990s she experimented with different materials such as rock dust (marble, basalt) mixed with resins, a light and resistant dough that allows her to model large shapes with minimal thickness. The discovery of the Ascra places of Muslim Africa projects his work towards new tematic and the introduction of symbolic elements Afro-Oriental. In the sculptural work

About this artwork

Title: Kunta
Artist: Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi
Year: 2003
Original dimensions: 170.0 x 97.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti
Main color: Espresso
Keywords: large scale artwork, maïmouna guerresi, 2003 sculpture
Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones

Questions & Answers

What is the luminance of "Kunta" by Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi?

The colors of "Kunta" show a soft shadow luminance.

At what age did Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi make "Kunta"?

Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi was 52 years old when creating "Kunta" in 2003. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1951.

What is the creation date of "Kunta" by Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi?

The creation of "Kunta" by Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi is dated 2003.

How intense are the colors in "Kunta" by Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi?

The color intensity of "Kunta" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

What color harmony does "Kunta" by Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi display?

The color harmony of "Kunta" is recorded as discordant palette.

What are the author and date of "Kunta"?

Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi made "Kunta" in 2003.

Who is the artist behind "Kunta"?

"Kunta" is attributed to Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi.