Iris "The Road of Music" Print - Limited Edition of 20

A particularity that has characterised Andrea Neri's work from the very beginnings of the 90s is that of working with found, recycled objects. Objects crossed by Time and by Memory. Around ten years ago his work on books begins with frescos and encaustics on a paper support, a technical challenge, overcome with complex method. Operating on a medium which contains Memory, and in this case Wisdom also, provides an emotive and conceptual involvement and responsibility. On the wake of these works a work on "Music" is born. 33 recycled LP vinyls receive similar treatment. The strength of the fire on a vinyl support initially complicated the construction of the work, but ultimately the result was obtained successfully. The record loses its original functionality and receives a new nature, a new life. The concept of "L'ascolto" ("Listening") moves to a different plane. The works must not just be observed, they must be 'listened to'. An open, permeable attitude is suggested, to understand the strength and allure. The case in which they are contained is part of the work; the vinyl is suspended, its own title becomes the "Name" of the work and the vinyl sleeve is preserved and included within the work.