Imprints of a No. 50 Paintbrush Repeated at Regular Intervals of 30 cm. 1989

Here, Niele Toroni made use of paint and canvas, along with a standard no. 50 paintbrush, to create a pattern of yellow marks. The process is straightforward: the brush is loaded with paint, then applied to the canvas in a regular rhythm, each imprint spaced 30 centimeters apart. The material, in this case, is not just paint, but also the gesture of its application. This isn't about illusion or representation; it's about the simple, repetitive act of making a mark. What does this mean? It could be a comment on mass production, where standardized actions lead to uniform results. Or, perhaps it’s a reflection on the artist's labor, breaking down the act of painting into a series of discrete, measurable units. Ultimately, Toroni's work emphasizes that even the simplest materials and processes can carry significant artistic and social meaning, blurring the line between the fine arts and more quotidian forms of production.