Inspired by the slightly older Zero artists, Pino Pinelli’s work encapsulates the desire of the era to alter the existence of traditional painting. Through the creation of mixed media geometric foms, Pinelli eliminates the presence of the canvas in its usual form while still hinting at the idea of a painting.

His work often comprises of multiple brightly monochromatic elements, which hang on the wall and yet give the impression of a canvas that has been melted or otherwise deconstructed. As one of the leading figures in the Analytical Painting movement (Pittura Analitica), Pinelli’s work challenges the traditional idea of painting by creating works that mimic either outlines or geometric trails, and by utilizing the materials themse...