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  • The Luzzu and the Colossus

    On the slow waves, a luzzu rests,
    with the blue that caresses the sky,
    the yellow that captures the sun,
    and the red that whispers ancient stories.

    Moored at the quiet dock,
    it carries with it the breath of the sea.

    On the border between dream and distance,
    a giant slips away,
    the container ship full of worlds,
    of stacked colors,
    shaded like memories that are lost.

    And while the small and the large touch each other,
    the sea unites them,
    silent guardian of every journey,
    of every farewell, of every return.

    I took this photo in August 2023 in Marsaxlokk on the island of Malta

    This painting participated in the SMALL is BETTER! Exhibition – from 14 to 21 DECEMBER 2024 at Arte Spazio Tempo, Campo del Ghetto Nuovo, Cannaregio 2877, Venice.

    Exhibition curator Gina Affinito, gallery owner Paolo Bertuzzo and Valentina Recchia, art therapy teacher at ARTEDO Venice, School of Arts Therapies, for an emotional reading of the works entitled: “SMALL MEETINGS WITH ART THERAPY”

    TITLE:   

    The Luzzu and the Colossus

    SUPPORT:

    Cotton canvas on frame

    SIZE:

    20 x 20 cm

    TECHNIQUE:

    Oil on canvas

    DATE:

    November 2024

    SERIAL N.:

    20241101

    NOTES:

    Made entirely with a spatula

  • You will not bend us

    Gypsy dance is a whirlwind of emotions, where every step tells a unique and unrepeatable story. In a circus tent shrouded in darkness, the scene comes to life in an almost magical way. The soft lights draw an intimate atmosphere, and the only element that emerges forcefully is the face of a rotating dancer.

    Her expression is a picture of breathtaking intensity and beauty. When the music starts, a palpable energy envelops the air. Passion is revealed in every gesture, oscillating between the exuberance of a contagious joy and the sweet melancholy of a lost memory. I cannot see her eyes, but it is her face that captures all my attention, a beacon of emotions that shines in the sea of ​​darkness. Every expression, every movement, speaks of an indomitable strength of spirit.

    As if he were shouting to the world: ‘You will not bend us’

    I captured this moment on a trip to the Camargue in May 2024 with friends from Rotary Saint Cyr sur Mer.

    TITLE:   

    You will not bend us

    SUPPORT:

    Cotton canvas on frame

    SIZE:

    40 x 40 cm

    TECHNIQUE:

    Oil on canvas

    DATE:

    August 2024

    SERIAL N.:

    20240801

    NOTES:

    Made with a brush in Ronchi

  • Pruning and Rebirth: The Breath of the Vine

    In the heart of my garden I planted a Vine, a silent but eloquent companion. Its roots sink into the earth, seeking nourishment and stability, while its shoots stretch toward the sky, longing for light. If cared for with care and by an expert hand, the Vine blooms with surprising generosity: between October and November it is covered in brightly colored bunches. It is a miracle that is renewed, year after year. In December, severe pruning seems like an act of deprivation, but it is only a promise of rebirth. In March, the Vine responds with tears, tears of sap that herald new shoots, tendrils and trembling leaves, a hymn to life that does not give up.

    I chose to grow the Vine because I love Wine, that ancient gift that transforms grapes into liquid poetry. It is the nectar that warms the heart and lifts the soul, a bridge between earth and sky. As Don Luca Passarini, head of communications for the Diocese of Verona, said: “It really seems that in Paradise we will drink wine”. And Jesus himself, in the Gospel according to Matthew (26:29), revealed a fragment of eternity to us: ‘I will drink the new wine in the Kingdom of God’.

    TITLE:   

    Pruning and Rebirth: The Breath of the Vine

    SUPPORT:

    Cotton canvas on frame

    SIZE:

    25 x 45 cm

    TECHNIQUE:

    Oil on canvas

    DATE:

    October 2024

    SERIAL N.:

    20241102

    NOTES:

    Made entirely with a spatula

  • Ascension to the Light: The City’s Arms Reaching to the Sky

    In a weave of stone and light, the Sagrada Familia stands majestically, a silent hymn to verticality. Its naves, wrapped in an embrace of iridescent colours, vibrate under the gentle touch of the sun. The light, like a golden liquid, slides between the columns and rises, triumphant, upwards, carrying the soul of the city with it.

    The invisible arms of the crowd, hidden among the reflections of the stained glass windows, rise in a silent cry of gratitude. It is an act of devotion, a spontaneous impulse of those who feel small in the face of the immense and yet called to participate in the divine.

    In this sacred space, the earth seems to yield to the will of the sky, and the cathedral becomes a bridge between the world and eternity. Every colour, every ray of light is a message that crosses time, a prayer of thanksgiving that rises towards infinity.

    TITLE:   

    Ascension to the Light: The Arms of the City Reaching the Sky

    SUPPORT:

    Cotton canvas on frame

    SIZE:

    50 x 70 cm

    TECHNIQUE:

    Oil on canvas

    DATE:

    October 2024

    SERIAL N.:

    20241101

    NOTES:

    made entirely with a spatula

  • Harmony and Contrasts: A Reflection on Food and Nature

    Image of a slice of toasted bread on a marble table, with an open jar of honey and a spoon dripping honey onto the table. A robin watches closely.

    A visual context that evokes naturalness and simplicity. Honey, golden and shiny, represents the sweetness and abundance of nature, with sensations of warmth and welcome, quality and goodness of natural foods.

    Honey dripping freely onto the table, a symbol of opulence. Where abundance can sometimes lead to less appreciation and greater waste of resources.

    The robin, attentive and involved, as a metaphor for the attention that the “Good God” has in providing food for all living beings, is the element in nature that plays a leading role, reflecting on the balance and interdependence between living species.

    Invitation to greater awareness and gratitude for the gifts of nature. Reflection on the urgent need to improve our relationship with food and nature, reducing waste.

    The painting was selected among the 12 finalists of the “Contemporaneamente Sapori e Arte” Competition and exhibited at the Galleria Pallavicini 22 in Ravenna from 17 to 22 September 2024.

    TITLE:   

    Harmony and Contrasts: A Reflection on Food and Nature

    SUPPORT:

    Cotton canvas on frame

    SIZE:

    40 x 50 cm

    TECHNIQUE:

    Oil on canvas

    DATE:

    May 2024

    SERIAL N.:

    20240501

    NOTES:

    Made entirely with a spatula

  • After the night, the work is not finished

    The previous night, I had already gone out fishing, and now a new night is approaching. In the meantime, the work is not finished yet: I have to fix the nets, the most precious tool for my trade. Life is an arduous journey; the Good Lord gave me the sea, but he also asked me to work hard to earn my bread. I do it willingly, both because I have to earn my bread every day, and because I wouldn’t know what else to do if not fight for my destiny and seek happiness with it.

    TITLE:   

    After the night, the work is not finished

    SUPPORT:

    Cotton canvas on frame

    SIZE:

    60 x 80 cm

    TECHNIQUE:

    Oil on canvas

    DATE:

    April 2024

    SERIAL N.:

    20240401

    NOTES:

    Made entirely with a spatula

  • The warriors of light

    The imposing towers, the buildings that challenge each other to touch the sky.
    They are the modern giants, warriors of steel and glass.
    They fight a centuries-old battle, trying to outdo each other.
    And yet, in their effort, they create a symphony of lines and shapes that enchants anyone who observes them.
    The city is a climb upwards, a journey of aspirations and ambitions.
    Every window, every balcony, is a promise of opportunity.
    The streets intertwine like paths of adventure, and anyone who walks them is part of this search for life.

    Oil Painting 70 x 100 – all with a spatula except for the sky and the steel cables that were finished with a brush – made from November 2023 to March 2024

    By clicking on this link you can see the temporal phases of development of the painting.

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