Carne Diem (2024) Collages by Romeo Madonna

Collages on Paper, 39.4x27.6 in
$2,201
Price: Free Shipping
Sold by Romeo Madonna
Customer's reviews (3)
Express Shipping by Artmajeur
Shipping from: Italy (Tube) Ships within 2 days
14-day return policy
Shipping worldwide
100% secure transaction
Free Returns
Delivery by Artmajeur: The shipping of this artwork is handled directly by Artmajeur from pickup to final delivery to customer. Customs not included.
  • Packaging (Tube) All artworks are shipped with a premium carrier, carefully protected and insured.
  • Tracking Order tracking until the parcel is delivered to the buyer. A tracking number will be provided so that you can follow the parcel in real-time.
  • Delay Worldwide delivery in 3 to 7 days (Estimate)
  • Customs not included The price does not include customs fees. Most countries have no import tax for original artworks, but you may have to pay the reduced VAT. Customs fees (if any) are to be calculated on arrival by the customs office and will be billed separately by the carrier.
Artmajeur guarantees you to make every effort to enable you to acquire authentic original works at the fairest price, or reimburse you in full.
  • Trackable Online Certificate of Authenticity Authenticity Certificates can be verified online at any moment by scanning the artwork code.
  • Artist Value Certification Experts study the work and career of an artist then establish an independent and reliable average price value. The average price value situates the artist on a price range for a given period. The experts may also be asked to establish a more precise estimate for a particular work.
100% secure transaction, Accepted Payment Methods: Credit Card, PayPal, Bank Transfer.
Secured direct purchase The transaction is guaranteed by Artmajeur: the seller will get paid only once the customer has received the artwork.
100% secure payment with SSL certificate + 3D Secure.
Free Returns: 14-day return policy.
Returns Accepted 14 days Artmajeur is 100% committed to the satisfaction of collectors: you have 14 days to return an original work. The work must be returned to the artist in perfect condition, in its original packaging. All eligible items can be returned (unless otherwise indicated).
Digital licensing

This image is available for download with a licence

$33.00
$131.00
$272.00
Max resolution: 4900 x 7000 px
Download immediately upon purchase
Artists get paid their royalties for each sales

Sold by Romeo Madonna

One of a kind
Artwork signed by the artist
Certificate of Authenticity included
This artwork appears in 1 collections
  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Collages, Collages on Paper
  • Dimensions Height 39.4in, Width 27.6in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
  • Framing This artwork is not framed
  • Categories Collages under $5,000 Conceptual Art Nature
"Carne Diem" echoes the Vanitas tradition, using the meat as a symbol of transience and mortality, redundantly amplifying the concept by presenting an iconic skull. The use of a mundane source like supermarket coupons brings to mind critiques of consumer culture, but by leveraging the literal meaning of the images, it extends to abstraction[...]
"Carne Diem" echoes the Vanitas tradition, using the meat as a symbol of transience and mortality, redundantly amplifying the concept by presenting an iconic skull. The use of a mundane source like supermarket coupons brings to mind critiques of consumer culture, but by leveraging the literal meaning of the images, it extends to abstraction in the context of mortality. The title, a playful twist on the Latin phrase "Carpe Diem" (seize the day), suggests a contemplative invitation to seize the fleeting moments within a context of abundance. As part of the broader "Horror Vacui" ongoing project, the artwork aligns with the series' ethos by deliberately rejecting empty spaces. The series seeks to fill the composition with vibrant and intricate details, creating a sense of overwhelming visual richness. This approach challenges traditional notions of art and beauty, pushing the boundaries of what is considered aesthetically pleasing, and intends to explore human obsessions and compulsive behaviors. By engaging in this cathartic practice, the artist explores themes of obsession and compulsion, as well as inviting the viewer to consider their own processes of selection, accumulation, and transformation in their own lives. The artist's choice to fill the overwhelming composition with vibrant cutouts of meat in their slightly different red fleshy tones is close to the desire to make the subject imperceptible, in a reminiscence of a certain psychedelic art, of a subliminal message. The juxtaposition of the vibrant colors and the morbid subject matter creates a tension that is both captivating and unsettling. By challenging preconceived notions of art and beauty, this piece forces us to confront the fragility of life and the inevitability of death while incorporating a touch of irony, which contributes to the liminal nature of the work. The compulsive nature of the work seeks to analyze a variety of subjects, beginning with this particular aspect and the way the parts that make it up are transformed, providing a framework for a multi-layered analysis that is subject to the viewer's own perspective and interpretation.

Related themes

MeatSkullContemporaryConsumptionCollage Art

Conceptual Art Meat Skull Contemporary Consumption Collage art Supermarket Red Flesh Surreal Conceptual Symbolism Pop Art Vanitas Handmade
Follow
Romeo Madonna Portrait
Romeo Madonna
Italy
Romeo Madonna (London, 1987) is a collage artist based in Florence where he currently lives and works. A self-taught visual artist, collage - both digital and analog - represents his favorite means[...]

Romeo Madonna (London, 1987) is a collage artist based in Florence where he currently lives and works.

A self-taught visual artist, collage - both digital and analog - represents his favorite means of expression, the investigative method of his research and the synthesis of the philosophy underlying his artistic practice.

A film student at the Roma Tre University with the aim of becoming a screenwriter, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts because he was obsessed with engraving and printing techniques. His professional experiences in the field of mixology and luxury retail contributed significantly to defining the traits and themes of his artistic identity, fusing a digital approach with traditional techniques.

Visions of time, beauty, identity and death are recurring themes in his works.

See more from Romeo Madonna

View all artworks
Collages titled "Vertigo" by Romeo Madonna, Original Artwork, Collages
Collages on Paper | 39.4x19.7 in
$1,310
Collages titled "10:10" by Romeo Madonna, Original Artwork, Collages
Collages on Paper | 39.4x27.6 in
$2,316
Memento Mori
SafeSearch
Collages on Canvas | 19.7x15.8 in
$2,814
Euphoria (Memento Mori)
SafeSearch
Collages on Canvas | 35.4x25.6 in
$3,542

Artmajeur

Receive our newsletter for art lovers and collectors