Essentia is the latin translation, derivation, of word 'Ousia'. Aristotle identifies the first sense of being in the ousíai (or substances), that, in different realities of human experiences were considered bearers of properties. They can neither be identified with matter (as the materialists wanted) nor with universals (as Plato claimed): 'ousía' is instead the single determined thing. This artwork, performed during the artist's Aristotle's lectures with different mediums layered on a wood panel is inspired by this ancient Greek philosophical concept aimed to bring a new perspective out of it.
Artist: Alberto Ballocca
Dimensions: 60cm x 80cm
Year: 2022
Frame: white passpartout wood frame 4 cm width
Technique: Mixed Media
Essentia is the latin translation, derivation, of word 'Ousia'. Aristotle identifies the first sense of being in the ousíai (or substances), that, in different realities of human experiences were considered bearers of properties. They can neither be identified with matter (as the materialists wanted) nor with universals (as Plato claimed): 'ousía' is instead the single determined thing. This artwork, performed during the artist's Aristotle's lectures with different mediums layered on a wood panel is inspired by this ancient Greek philosophical concept aimed to bring a new perspective out of it.
Artist: Alberto Ballocca
Dimensions: 60cm x 80cm
Year: 2022
Frame: white passpartout wood frame 4 cm width
Technique: Mixed Media
