Ninni Pagano (1969) - Sospensione

Suspension
This work by Ninni Pagano, titled 'Suspension', is an oil on canvas that strikes with its hieratic elegance and the atmosphere charged with mystery. The artist's style blends an almost Renaissance technique with contemporary surrealism and symbolism.
Here is a detailed description of the main elements:
Composition and Subject
The painting depicts the bust of a female figure in profile, with her gaze turned toward the unknown. The pose is solemn, and her hands are crossed in the foreground, resting on what appears to be a parapet or a dark architectural element.
The most distinctive feature is the extreme elongation of the neck, cinched by a series of overlapping gold rings, which evoke the ornamental traditions of some cultures but transposed into a dreamlike, timeless context, now characteristic of Ninni Pagano's "donne cigno".
Colors and Light
The work plays with a sober yet intense color palette:
The blue-green of the headpiece: A turban in a deep, glossy blue-green that frames the face, creating a stark contrast with the warm tones of the skin.
The Complexion: The skin is rendered with delicate shading, with a vivid blush on the cheeks that gives vitality to a face otherwise statuesque.
Gold: The metallic reflections of the rings around the neck and of the large decorative ring on the hand draw attention, suggesting a status of nobility or sacredness.
The Background: A tactile, somber chiaroscuro that makes the figure stand out, as if it were emerging from an ancestral void.
Symbolism and Sensations
The title "Suspension" perfectly reflects the painting's emotional mood. The woman seems to drift in non-linear time.
The imposing ring: On the left hand, a complex ring stands out, almost a micro-world inset, that adds another level of detail and preciousness.
The physique: the pronounced clavicles and the slender line of the arms convey a sense of fragility and aristocratic elegance.
The opera is an invitation to silent contemplation, where beauty is understood as something distant, almost sacred.




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