Mario Scannapieco - ULTIMA VOX

Opera contemporanea presents a powerful and deliberately provocative revisitation of a classic icon. The painting depicts a figure reminiscent of Jesus, complete with a crown of thorns, seated in a contemplative pose.

The figure is dressed in a vibrant red mantle over a white tunic, but instead of sacred text or a traditional religious symbol, she holds a modern smartphone in her hands. Her gaze is fixed on the screen, and her expression is imbued with deep melancholy or fatigue, perhaps a reflection of the challenges and noise of modern digital communication or the perpetual distraction of her followers.

In the dark and raw structured background, the phrase "ultima vox" (the last call) appears in bold raised resin, water-effect, glossy, life source, creating a material and textual contrast with the opaque and rough surface of the painting. This Latin phrase evokes a sense of urgency and reflection on the meaning of human and spiritual communication in the digital era. The balanced composition directs the eye to the visual connection between the figure and the technological device, pushing the viewer toward astonishment, or to reflect on solitude, connection, and spirituality in the modern world.

A sacred painting with retro lines yet at the same time modern and current with excellent chromatic rendering.

Technique: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 50 cm (Height) x 70 cm (Width)
Support: High-quality stretched canvas

Colors: Made with precious oil colors "Rive Gauche" (produced by Sennelier), renowned for their pigmentation and quality.

Binder: The colors are oil-based on poppy seed oil on a triple layer of water-ground gesso, the colors have a refined drying oil that guarantees excellent long-term stability and provides superior protection against yellowing, preserving the original chromatic brilliance of the work.

Inscription: The text "ultima vox" is realized in transparent resin with water-like effect, giving a glossy and three-dimensional look that separates from the painting surface.