Alessio Maria De Santis(XCI) - “ LUNA”

Contact and what is seen in the work.

This work, titled 'Luna,' depicts a female figure interpreted as the personification of the eponymous planet. The face, created through energetic and fragmented brushstrokes, suggests a mutable identity, just like the lunar phases. The vivid colors that compose the face contrast with the dark background, evoking the quiet of the night and the subtle brightness that the Moon emits. The free and layered brushstrokes create an atmosphere of mystery, making the figure intense and almost suspended. The cool and deep tones evoke the nighttime silence, while the warmer hues give life to an internal, secret emotion. The composed expression of the woman reflects the seriousness and constant function of the Moon as a guiding light. The artwork blends energy and introspection, creating a balance between chromatic chaos and cosmic calm. Overall, 'Luna' appears as a silent but essential presence, capable of illuminating darkness with its aura.