Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Il Nautilus e il Corallo

Il Nautilus e il Corallo explores the poetic tension between fragility and permanence. A luminous cup, delicately ornamented in gold, stands in quiet dialogue with a branching coral form — a natural structure shaped by time and water, now rendered eternal through paint.

Sciacca’s mastery of tonal contrast and material texture allows the objects to emerge with sculptural clarity from the darkness. The composition is restrained, yet rich in symbolism: the vessel suggests ritual and offering, while the coral becomes a metaphor for growth, memory, and the silent architecture of nature.

This painting embodies a contemplative elegance, appealing to collectors who seek both visual refinement and conceptual subtlety.

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Antonio Sciacca (b. 1957, Catania) is known for his sophisticated still lifes and figurative works that draw on classical composition and contemporary introspection. His paintings are held in private collections across Europe and have been widely exhibited in Italy and abroad.

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