Alessio Maria De santis(1991) - “INTRUDER”

This work combines an expressionist language rich in dense, luminous brushstrokes with an iconic pop culture icon: Mickey Mouse. The undergrowth, constructed with vibrant verticality and warm colors that filter through like blades of light, creates an immersive, almost suspended atmosphere. Without Mickey Mouse, the scene would simply be an emotional landscape; but his figure introduces a narrative and contemporary dimension. The character, hidden among the trees, breaks the solemnity of the forest and adds irony, surprise, and a sense of playfulness. This fusion transforms the painting into a dialogue between classical imagery and modern sensibility, where light and color become the bridge between personal expression and universal icon.