Untitled 1995

Enrico Castellani has made this work with, well, it's hard to tell, paint maybe, or some other light reflecting material. Looking at this, I imagine Castellani in his studio, maybe a bit of a mad scientist, obsessively pushing and pulling at the surface, trying to get it just right. It’s like he’s saying, "Hey, painting can be more than just a flat plane, it can have a real presence." It’s fascinating how the light catches these tiny peaks and valleys. It’s almost like Braille – a language you can feel, not just see. Each point seems to hum with its own energy, like a minimalist cosmos. Castellani's got something in common with other innovators like Lucio Fontana. They’re both messing with the very definition of painting. It's as if Castellani is whispering, "Let's break the rules." And that's what keeps art alive, isn't it? This piece invites us to slow down, to notice the subtle shifts, and to realize that even the smallest gesture can have a big impact.