Alfonso Castrigno - L'ANGELO SPERDUTO

Alfonso Castrigno
12/9/59
Italy. Bari
Executed with acrylic paint on canvas 80 x 60
signed bottom right

Shipped without frame, rolled in a tube with certificate of authenticity.

Alfonso Castrigno | Artistic Biography
Born in 1959 in Corato (BA) Alfonso Castrigno is a self-taught artist whose painting research represents a fascinating bridge between artisanal experience and metaphysical inquiry. His training did not take place within the walls of academies, but on the scaffolding of restorations of ancient decorations on ceilings, a job that allowed him to interiorize the secrets of light and classical composition directly from the great masters of the past.

Masters and Influences
His aesthetics are the result of a constant dialogue with the giants of modern art:

The search for color and spirituality by Kandinsky.

The synthesis of forms and the solid compositional structure of Cézanne.

The symbolic, precious, dreamlike atmosphere of Moreau.

The fragmentation of space and the expressive force of Picasso.

To these influences is added a deep affinity with metafisical painters, evident in the sense of temporal suspension and silence that pervades his works.

Path and Exhibitions
Active mainly in Apulia, Castrigno has participated in numerous group exhibitions, often choosing direct contact with the public through open-air exhibitions. This approach reflects his vision of art as a living element, capable of interacting with urban and everyday space just as the decorations he once restored did.

Poetics
Today his production is distinguished by the ability to fuse the plasticity of the nude and sculpture with abstract and vibrant settings. Each Castrigno canvas is a "vision" where reality breaks down to make space for dream and chromatic harmony, paying homage to the great European artistic tradition through an intimate and contemporary language.

Description of the Work:
Critical Review: "The Lost Angel" (60x80)
The work "The Lost Angel" departs from simple figurative representation to become a true instrument of introspection. With its dimensions of 60x80 cm, the painting dominates the space not with brashness, but with a magnetic, silent force.

A Meditative State: The skillful arrangement of curved lines and the depth of primordial blues affect the observer’s perception, inducing a state of calm and deep contemplation. It is a piece that "breathes", capable of transforming the environment it is in into a sanctuary of inner peace.

Emotional Investment: Owning this work means not just decorating a wall, but welcoming a fragment of visual spirituality. The figure of the angel, suspended between celestial architectures, acts as a mirror for the soul, offering each day a new key to interpretation and a moment of detachment from daily chaos.

The Value of Technique: The fluidity of color and the soft light demonstrate a mastery of color that makes the painting a precious piece for collectors seeking in art a link between the visible and the invisible.