This project is an exploration of shape generation and the relationship between 2d and volumes, based on the perception of the viewer.
The name charcoals comes from the rough shading of quick charcoal drawings, but also from the pieces of charcoal, used for burning, that can be random shapes.
The image, when seen close up is just a surface of dots (see the hi-res version of the artwork), and seen from afar makes the viewer perceive the shapes and shading that makes the composition.
The effect created is an in between of flat cut out forms and an impression of volume (thanks to the variation of the color of the dots).
Playing with the medium of a flat image, the idea is to create something not completely defined, leaving the interpretation to the viewer.

Francesco Forcellini, Milano, Italy, March 2023.

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