Alfonso Castrigno - Sospensione dinamica

Alfonso Castrigno
Italy Corato (BA)
December 9, 1959
Acrylic painting on canvas

Dynamic Suspension
Original Opera by A. Castigno

Description of the Work

In this vibrant canvas, the artist A. Castigno stages a reclining female nude, immersed in a fragmented and dreamlike landscape. The work stands out for a powerful sense of movement, produced by the intersection of geometric lines and organic elements that seem to float around the central figure.

Critical Analysis
Chromatic contrasts: Unlike the artist's previous works, here the artist dares with sharper contrasts. The marble body of the woman stands out against a background where the deep forest green clashes with orange and blue brushstrokes, creating a play of light and shadow that gives emotional depth.

Metaphysical Composition: The presence of structures that evoke architectural or mechanical forms (such as the wheel or the sail on the right) suggests a reflection on the relationship between the human being and the construction of reality. The figure appears relaxed, almost in a lucid dream, while the surrounding world dissolves.

Stroke and Material: The brushstrokes are decisive and textural, visible especially in the transitional areas between sky and earth, giving the painting a rich texture and an almost tactile vitality.

Why choose this work?
Visual Energy: It's a painting that doesn't go unnoticed. Its 'open' composition and bold colors make it ideal for a modern or minimalist setting that needs a focal point with character.

Modernity of Language: The work fuses the solidity of the classical figure with the freedom of abstract expressionism, making it a versatile piece of great intellectual allure.

Authenticity: The signature in the bottom right confirms its artistic authorship, making it a unique piece for your own collection.

Condition: Excellent
Shipped without a frame, rolled in a tube with an authenticity certificate.