Fanny Brodar Ciao For Sale

About this work

"Ciao" (2022) captures the effortless warmth of a single word that serves as both greeting and farewell, embodying the casual intimacy of Italian culture that Fanny Brodar channels throughout her practice. The word itself—universally recognized yet distinctly European—evokes sun-drenched piazzas, chance encounters, and the bittersweet beauty of fleeting connections. Rendered in Brodar's signature style, the work combines acrylic and oil stick on heavyweight paper, allowing for a dynamic interplay between controlled brushwork and gestural mark-making. The oil stick adds texture and immediacy, lending the piece a sense of spontaneity that mirrors the casual nature of its titular expression. Brodar's bold color palette transforms simple typography into an emotional experience, inviting viewers to feel the word rather than merely read it. This piece exemplifies Brodar's ability to distill complex feelings into accessible visual moments. Her text-forward approach strips away pretense, celebrating the poetry embedded in everyday language. "Ciao" functions as both an invitation and a memory—the excitement of arrival and the lingering sweetness of departure compressed into four letters. There is joy here, but also a gentle melancholy, reflecting the transient nature of travel, connection, and the moments we hold dear. Presented in a clean one-inch white frame with a three-quarter-inch float, the work maintains breathing room that honors both the gestalt of the composition and the intimacy of its modest scale. At twelve by eighteen inches, "Ciao" offers an approachable entry point into Brodar's celebration of life's simple pleasures. This work is available for acquisition through Guy Hepner gallery in New York.