Center II (Centers Diptych)

Medium: Mixed media and metallic pigments on canvas — 80 x 80 cm — 2021

As the counterpart and visual expansion of Center I, this work deepens Linda Barnini’s research into fractal geometry and the perception of inner space. If the first panel suggests a concentrated origin, Center II unfolds a more open and expansive concentric structure, where rings of dark matter, cobalt blue, and gold surround a luminous core that seems to pulse from within the canvas.

Technically, the piece stands out for its tactile richness and the dialogue between matte surfaces, granular textures, and metallic pigments that catch the ambient light from different angles. The irregular borders between the gold, the ethereal white, and the deep black evoke geological or cellular processes in the midst of formation, giving the work an architectural presence, ideal for contemporary spaces and collections that value material rigor.