Cavaliere che cade 1982

Gustavo Foppiani made this painting, Cavaliere che cade, with a process led approach, each mark contributing to the image's unique character. Look at the texture and color; the paint seems applied in thin, almost translucent layers, allowing the brown background to peek through and create depth. The ochre at the bottom is similar, but it seems to sit on the surface more. It's possible to see the artist's hand in the way the white and ochre have been applied, each stroke contributing to the overall image. Notice that the marks are pretty consistent all over the painting, this feels like a deliberate and thoughtful choice. Look at the horses tail, that spiral is so cute, it reminds me of a child's drawing, an early understanding of art. Foppiani’s painting embraces ambiguity, so we're left to ponder the multiple layers of meaning embedded within it.