Pasquale Vuotto (1958) - Pomeriggio sul molo di Mergellina Napoli

Original painting Oil on canvas complete with a signed brochure on the back with the artist's stamp, upon request a personal dedication behind the canvas or on a photo
Pasquale Vuotto is an Italian contemporary painter and poet, born in Naples in 1958. He is particularly esteemed in the Neapolitan art scene for his ability to capture the soul of the marine landscapes of Campania.
artistic journey
The early passion: He begins painting at the age of just 10, driven by innate talent.
The training: He takes his first steps as a self-taught artist, guided by a strong creative instinct. Subsequently, to refine his technique, he attends the art studios of masters D'Urso and Ciardo, achieving an excellent technical maturity.
The philosophy: Vuotto has never sought wealth or fame in art for its own sake, but rather a sense of deep personal and spiritual fulfillment. In his works, painting often blends with poetry, conveying a sense of meditation and
Style and subjects
The painting "en plein air": About 90% of his production is devoted to his beloved Naples and the nearby coastal areas. Since he was young he loves painting outdoors (from life).
The preferred themes: He is renowned especially for his seascapes, fishing villages (such as Ischia, Pozzuoli, Sorrento and Positano), small harbors and the iconic moored fishing boats, just like those visible [in Pasquale Vuotto].
Criticism occasionally likens his chromatic sensibility to that of the Post-Impressionist movements or the Macchiaioli. He uses oil colors to give extraordinary depth and a sense of movement to the water and sky, capturing particular hours of the day such as dawns, sunsets or gloomy days.
Recognitions: In addition to being a reference point in Italian art galleries, his works have crossed national borders, being exhibited and collected abroad, particularly in the United States, England and Germany.