I open my eyes, and I realize I fell asleep.
You’re looking at me, and start laughing.
I feel safe, I feel home. My heart is yours.
Intimacy.
Thanks for teaching me its true meaning.
This is for you, More. With love and gratitude, S.

Intimità, Stefano Contiero's latest collection, explores the themes of intimacy and discovery. The work emphasizes uncovering the deeper aspects of our relationships and suggesting that genuine, meaningful connection can only be fully experienced when the veil of surface appearances is lifted.

Building a relationship is often considered a process of construction, where two individuals come together to form a bond. However, the process can also be seen as deconstruction, where both partners must tear down the walls they have built around themselves, exposing their vulnerabilities and allowing themselves to be known.

Contiero’s works feature open fields of color that melt together to create an effect reminiscent of marbling. Vibrant hues are subtly aged with a patina, enhancing each piece's visual impact and giving it a sense of depth and movement. Through Contiero's striking compositions, he invites us to consider the role physical and emotional obstacles play in shaping our experiences of intimacy. Only through time and deep exploration can these barriers be removed.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• RESERVED WORKS: The first 2 pieces will be minted in advance and not available for sale during the auction: 1 for the artist and 1 for Tonic.
• PRINT OPTIONS: If you buy at mint, you are entitled to an optional free 12 × 16 inch print with the ability to upgrade to a larger size or add a frame for a fee. If you buy on the secondary market, you are also able to purchase a printed version of the work. Only the current NFT owner is eligible to order 1 physical print of the respective piece.
• COPYRIGHT LICENSE: At the discretion of the artist, this specific collection is governed by the copyright license: CC BY-NC 4.0. Under this license, you are able to (1) Share the material in any format and (2) Adapt and transform the material. You must attribute the artist, indicate any changes, and only use the material for noncommercial purposes. Click here for collection specific terms.