Trevisan Carlo - Cinciallegra

With the work “Cinciallegra,” Trevisan gifts us a moment of pure natural contemplation, filtered through his unmistakable dreamlike lens. In this oil on canvas, the naturalistic subject abandons the rigidity of the ornithological manual to become the beating heart of an infinite and silent sky.
The painting depicts a goldfinch in a pose of vigilant serenity, captured with a precision that pays homage to the beauty of the animal world.
The bright yellow of the bird's chest stands out boldly against the dusty blue background. This contrast is not merely aesthetic, but symbolic: it represents the vitality of nature that towers over the immensity of the unknown.
As is often the case in Trevisan's works, the bird seems to float. Its feet rest on thin, almost invisible threads, which transform the scene into a precarious and poetic balance. The great tit is not merely perched; it is suspended between earth and dream.
The small white clouds, arranged with almost geometric order, act as visual punctuation. They define the depth of the space and give the painting that atmosphere of absolute calm and 'frozen time' typical of Magical Realism.
The rendering of the feathers is meticulous, highlighting the artist's mastery in balancing realistic detail with an abstract composition. The chickadee's gaze, vivid and attentive, creates a direct connection with the viewer, inviting them to pause and rediscover the wonder for the small creatures that inhabit our world.
In this canvas, Trevisan reminds us that wonder is not to be sought far away, but lies in the perfection of a flutter of wings or in the bright yellow of a small flight companion.

Oil painting on canvas, gallery-wrapped on a wooden frame, 40 x 30 x 4 cm; painted on the edges as well and ready to hang.