Marco Amore - Dolce, salato e pungente

Sweet, salty and pungent... in three words the entire sensory and symbolic tension of the painting.
The composition is essential yet vibrant — the contrast between the softness of the ham and the compactness of the melon creates a chromatic and tactile balance.
The wasp, suspended in the air, introduces an element of unease: it is the “pungent” note that breaks the quiet and transforms the still life into a lively, almost theatrical scene.
The artist plays masterfully with light and matter, making the food not only appetizing but also a metaphor for desire and risk.
It is a work that speaks of attraction and defense, of pleasure and danger — a small everyday drama, elegantly frozen in time.
Oil on canvas
Hand-signed.
Certificate of authenticity.