In Motion: The Dynamic World of Ciceri’s Hypertraits
Step into a realm where art breathes, transforms, and exists in harmony with your presence. The Hypertrait, a creation by Italian artist Umberto Ciceri, redefines the boundaries of artistic expression, merging time, space, and human interaction into a seamless visual experience.
In this immersive viewing room, the static becomes dynamic, and observation becomes participation.
The fusion of Hyper and Portrait creates a new perceptual paradigm: the Hypertrait. This artwork is never static but transforms under the gaze of the viewer, amplifying the visual experience through movement.
Created by the renowned Italian artist Umberto Ciceri, the Hypertrait exists in temporal coincidence with the observer. It is not merely a representation but a dynamic weave of interlaced frames, where rhythm and the lyricism of color reveal themselves only through the physical interaction of the viewer with the piece.
About the Artist
Umberto Ciceri, born in Milan in 1961, is internationally recognized for his pioneering approach to art and perception. With a background in both classical and contemporary disciplines, Ciceri has dedicated years to exploring the interaction between human perception, movement, and time. His works have been showcased in prestigious exhibitions, including La Biennale di Venezia, and have been acquired by collectors and institutions worldwide.
HYPERTRAIT TILT (Sync n° 1973), 2024
Ciceri’s art reflects his deep interest in science and psychology, often drawing on studies of visual perception, rhythm, and the dynamic interplay of color.
His innovative use of optical lenses and cutting-edge techniques places him at the forefront of kinetic art, where his creations challenge traditional notions of static imagery.
HYPERTRAIT ELPIS (Sync n° 2021), 2024
The Symphony of Movement
Alessandro Castiglioni describes this practice as a new timeform, an intriguing fusion of space and time, where the overlap of the two dimensions becomes one. This dynamic invites the viewer to move, discover, perceive, and connect with the artwork. Every step, every shift in the body activates the movement of the Hypertrait, while the artwork’s motion, in turn, invites the body to respond.
HYPERTRAIT ELPIS (Sync n° 2022), 2024
Art becomes a visual symphony where every element—from contraction to expansion, from vivid colors like orange and crimson to shimmering light reflections—synchronizes with the inner rhythm of the observer. It is a meditative process where repetition transforms into vibration, creating a force field that culminates in profound resonance with the viewer.
The Science behind the Art
Every Hypertrait is born from a complex and meticulous process, the result of Umberto Ciceri’s innovative research. The artist begins with a video recording, deliberately out of focus, as his interest lies not in the subject but in the invisible force field it conceals. Through precise direction, a carefully orchestrated sequence of colors, and a weave of frames, movement transforms into a "rhythmic character."
HYPERTRAIT QUALIA SKIN (Sync n° 2011), 2024
Optical lenses, designed to reflect, refract, and diffract the chromatic range of pigment inks, give the artwork its unique quality. Colors overlap, interfere, and transform: red and green, for instance, blend to create yellow waves, offering the viewer a chromatic experience in constant evolution.
HYPERTRAIT POOL ( Sync n° 2014 )
