Igor Verrilli - M'ama, non m'ama...

AUTHOR: Igor Verrilli
TITLE: She loves me, she loves me not
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting on canvas, Naples
SIZE: 30x30 cm
YEAR: 2026
SHIPPING: In tube or laid flat with attached certificate of authenticity
SIGNATURE: On the back with title and year

Igor Verrilli, in this intense oil on canvas, portrays a child immersed in a moment of deep contemplation as he delicately observes a small pink flower. The scene, simple only in appearance, accrues meaning thanks to the presence of the red ball at his feet: a symbol of play and childlike carefree moments, temporarily abandoned to make room for wonder and discovery.

The tactile background, built on warm tones of yellow and ochre, creates an atmosphere suspended in time, typical of Verrilli's artistic exploration. In this essential space, the figure of the child emerges strongly, enhanced by the chromatic contrast between the deep blue of the trousers, the light shirt, and the delicate accent of the flower. The artist thus manages to focus the viewer's attention on the gesture, turning it into a universal and deeply human moment.

The work reflects central themes in the author's poetics, such as innocence, the ability to be astonished, and the silent passage between play and awareness. The scene becomes a metaphor for the purity of a child’s gaze, capable of stopping in front of a simple detail and capturing all its beauty.

Igor Verrilli's contemporary figurative style stands out for its essential compositions, strong emotional impact, and expressive use of painting material, qualities that make his works particularly appreciated in the contemporary art market. This painting is perfectly suited for collectors of modern figurative art and for those who want to enrich contemporary environments with a poetic, elegant, and meaningful work.

The artist's works are exhibited to collectors and clients worldwide. Exhibitions can be visited regularly, mainly in Italy.

Igor Verrilli graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples under the guidance of masters A. De Stefano, B. Starita, and G. Pisani. He has numerous solo and group exhibitions to his credit and participated in the Venice Biennale in 2011. His works are purchased by collectors in many countries.
For news about the artist, curriculum, biography, and works:
http://www.igorverrilli.it
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Note: The image of the work placed in a furnished environment is solely intended to show a possible visual effect of the work in a domestic context. The proportions and dimensions shown in the furnished space are not real: please refer to the actual measurements indicated in the description.