Description of the work: "La tavola d'oro" (1960) represents a crucial moment in the initial phase of Elio Marchegiani's research.
Created with mixed media on wood, the work emphasizes the surface through the use of gold, which becomes a truly reflective medium. Gold, traditionally associated with sacred art, is employed here in an abstract and material context, creating a bridge between formal rigor and the sensuality of the surface. Through this imposing format, Marchegiani invites the viewer to reflect on the perception of light, anticipating the later developments of his celebrated "Grammature di Colore" cycle.
