Andrea Francolino's Fractured Glass Works at The Open Box, Milan

On April 12, 2017, artist Andrea Francolino (born 1979 in Bari) was captivated by a shattered picture frame and purchased its fragments. For nearly a year, the broken glass remained in his studio as he contemplated translating the shards into art. Using a diamond tip, he began reproducing the cracks on other transparent surfaces, creating 36 works. Each piece features four layers of glass that multiply the initial fracture into an incredible symmetry. The process reflects Marcel Duchamp's theory of the art coefficient—the relationship between intention and the partly accidental formalization of an idea. The series, titled 'Caos x caos x infinite variabili,' suggests the potential for infinite iterations based on multiple glass-breaking gestures. The exhibition 'The Open Box' at Spazio The Open Box in Milan showcases these works.