Pietro Fusco (1980) - Un abbraccio a occhi chiusi

Title: A Hug with Eyes Closed
Author: Pietro Fusco
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40×30 cm

A girl with long black hair holds a tri-colored cat, bringing her face toward its head in a gesture of spontaneous tenderness. Both have their eyes closed, a detail that conveys mutual trust and makes the embrace the emotional center of the work. The rosy cheeks, the small mouth, and the soft contours of the face give the protagonist a gentle character, close to the language of poetic illustration.
The intense yellow of the dress illuminates the composition, dialoguing with the turquoise of the background and with the cream, red and green inserts that animate its surface. These shapes, like fragments of a mosaic, introduce a decorative pattern that accompanies the more delicate modeling of the faces.
Among the hair, a pink floral ornament adds a charming accent, while the cat’s snout is defined by fine whiskers, a pinkish nose, and a white paw resting on the arm. Pietro Fusco renders the value of a small everyday gesture, turning affection into an image of quiet, protection, and innocence.