federica belloli - Suddenly

De repente — The White Hour Series

Suddenly marks an evolution within The White Hour series. Leaves, recurring symbols of memory and the passage of time, become part of a body in transformation, blurring the boundaries between human identity and nature.

Layered paper, botanical imprints, and kintsugi-inspired cracks evoke traces of what has been lived, preserved, and mended. At the heart of the composition, a rabbit appears unexpectedly — a quiet presence that seems to have been waiting to be discovered.

The painting explores a suspended space between memory and imagination, where nature becomes a place of transformation and belonging.

Original mixed-media painting combining acrylics and handmade botanical prints on tissue paper, created using real leaves. The edges are painted, and the artwork is ready to hang. The surface is finished with two layers of water-based satin varnish offering UV protection.

About the Artist

Federica Belloli is an Italian contemporary figurative artist whose work explores the relationship between human identity, nature, and memory.

Combining realism with poetic and sometimes surreal elements, she works primarily with acrylics, collage, and mixed media. Her paintings explore fragility, transformation, and belonging through layered compositions in which figures and organic forms intertwine.

Her works are held in private collections across Europe, North America, and Asia.

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