ABOUT

Cromoblock is a hybrid project between sculpture and painting, created by Riccardo Colombo.

Each magnetic tile can be repositioned to invent new compositions, making the artwork participatory and ever-evolving.

The project explores the relationship between design objects and their use through play: colored tiles, finished with glossy or matte enamel, are arranged on a black canvas-backed metal base, recalling automotive aesthetics and industrial assembly.

The viewer is invited to activate the modular work, moving the tiles to suggest new forms and possibilities.

Colombo delves into the analysis of forms and geometries, assembling and disassembling them within the pictorial space. His approach to synthesising these elements into simple yet strikingly colourful configurations is also evident in large mural surfaces.

These works are created in urban spaces with the intention of establishing a dialogue between inhabitants, architecture, and visual art. He refers to this process as Urbanrestyling.

To bridge the gap between author, artwork, and audience, Colombo fosters co-authorship in Open Canvas. The result is usually a large-scale intervention completed within a short time span, with enjoyment and a shared artistic vision at its core.