#15628 Paolo Ricci

The composition presents a dense arrangement of organic forms against a muted, predominantly blue-grey background. These shapes appear to be both abstracted and suggestive of recognizable elements – limbs, foliage, perhaps even facial features – though their precise identification remains elusive. The artist has employed a limited palette, relying heavily on variations within the cool tones of blues, greens, and greys, punctuated by small areas of warmer ochre and reddish-brown.
The application of paint is thick and textured, with visible brushstrokes contributing to a sense of dynamism and movement across the surface. The forms are not sharply defined; instead, they bleed into one another, creating an atmosphere of ambiguity and fluidity. A prominent hand, rendered in a pale greyish hue, dominates the upper right quadrant. Its splayed fingers seem to reach outwards, engaging with the surrounding shapes but also maintaining a degree of separation.
The overall effect is unsettling yet strangely compelling. The lack of clear spatial relationships and the distorted nature of the forms evoke a dreamlike or subconscious state. One might interpret this as an exploration of fragmented memories, repressed emotions, or the instability of perception. The hand’s gesture could be read as either offering or rejecting connection, further contributing to the paintings inherent tension.
The absence of a discernible narrative allows for multiple interpretations; it is not a depiction of a specific event but rather a visual exploration of psychological states and symbolic associations. The work seems less concerned with representing external reality than with conveying an internal landscape – a realm where boundaries blur and meaning remains perpetually open to question.