M. Perone (1982) - Luce condivisa

Title: “Shared Light”
Oil on canvas, 50 × 40 cm

An intimate and suspended atmosphere envelops the scene, built around the delicate glow of candles that radiate a warm and vibrant light. At the center of the composition, two female figures sit gathered in a moment of quiet: one reads, with a bowed and absorbed gaze, while the other softly rests on her shoulder, creating a gesture of natural and spontaneous affection. The golden light shapes the faces with soft gradations, highlighting the gathered expressiveness and shared serenity.
In the foreground, a girl moves lightly, captured in a simple everyday gesture that introduces dynamism to the scene. Her presence adds a domestic, familial narrative dimension, suggesting an environment of intimacy and protection.
The composition unfolds through an harmonious balance between filled and empty spaces, with the candelabrum on the left serving as a visual counterpoint and primary light source. The background, treated with loose and blurred brushstrokes, dissolves into greens and blues, creating an atmospheric effect that amplifies the sense of depth and introspection.
The color palette is dominated by warm-cold contrasts: the yellows and oranges of the light interweave with greens, blues, and pinkish touches, giving the painting a vibrant yet delicate quality. The brushwork, loose and modern, lets the painting’s material emerge, making the image alive and pulsating.
The work captures a moment of everyday poetry, where light is not only a physical element but a symbol of sharing, knowledge, and human connection.