IN SEARCH OF ADAM BEFORE THE FALL
1995, 50x70cm, Bright oil on canvas
Different characters are present in the scene, including the painter with a video camera, his daughter on a tiger blowing bubbles, and his wife on a tree near the singer Branduardi.
“In Search of Adam Before the Fall” is a work from 1995, depicting an idyllic scene set in a pond or lake surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. At the center of the image is a bright green body of water with water lilies and pink lotus flowers. Numerous characters populate the scene in various positions.
In the foreground on the right, a little girl (the artist’s daughter) can be seen sitting on a large tiger, blowing soap bubbles. The tiger is depicted with vivid and realistic details, with its head emerging from the water. On the left side, another tiger is partially visible along with a male figure swimming. In the center of the water, several people are bathing, including a child on what appears to be a turtle or another aquatic creature. A white swan swims peacefully among the bathers.
In the background on the left, among the leaves of palm trees and tropical plants, two figures can be distinguished: a woman with curly hair (the artist’s wife) and next to her a figure representing the singer Angelo Branduardi, recognizable by his characteristic hairstyle. Among the bathers, the artist himself is also present, depicted with a video camera while documenting the scene.
The composition is completed by rich tropical vegetation with palm trees, trees, and shrubs that frame the entire scenario, creating an atmosphere of natural paradise.
Painting technique:
The work is created using the bright oil on canvas technique, as indicated by the title (“bright oil on canvas - 1995”). The artist Drudi, whose signature is visible in the bottom right corner, uses a palette of vivid and luminous colors that give the work a dreamlike and almost fairy-tale appearance.
The painting technique shows particular attention to detail, especially in the rendering of the animals (the tigers and the swan) and the lush vegetation. The predominant colors are the bright greens of the water and vegetation, the blues of the sky, the warm tones of the flesh, and the vibrant orange of the tigers.
The brushstrokes appear fluid and detailed, with a skillful use of light that creates reflections on the water and illuminates the figures. The composition is balanced, with elements harmoniously distributed throughout the entire space of the canvas, creating depth through the overlapping of different planes: the water in the foreground, the central figures, and the vegetation in the background.
Symbolic elements and hidden meanings:
The title “IN SEARCH OF ADAM BEFORE THE FALL” immediately suggests a biblical reference to the Garden of Eden before original sin. The work symbolically represents an earthly paradise where humans and animals coexist in perfect harmony, without fear or conflict, as in the biblical narrative before the fall of man.
The presence of tigers, traditionally considered fierce animals, which here interact peacefully with humans, reinforces the idea of an ideal and harmonious world. The white swan can symbolize purity and grace, while the water lilies and lotus flowers, which emerge from muddy water but remain immaculate, can represent spiritual purity and rebirth.
The daughter blowing soap bubbles could symbolize innocence and childlike joy, characteristics of the primordial state of humanity before the knowledge of good and evil. The artist with the video camera introduces a contemporary element into this timeless scene, perhaps suggesting the desire to capture and preserve this state of grace.
The presence of the singer Branduardi, known for his songs inspired by folkloric and spiritual themes, adds a further level of meaning, connecting the scene to musical and poetic dimensions.
Conclusion:
“IN SEARCH OF ADAM BEFORE THE FALL” is a work that blends autobiographical, symbolic, and spiritual elements, creating a personal vision of earthly paradise. The artist Drudi projects his own family and himself into this idyllic scenario, where the barriers between humans and nature are broken down, and primordial peace reigns. The painting constitutes a significant example of the artist’s production, which seems to develop a personal visual mythology intertwining familiar elements with universal symbols, thus creating an imaginary space where everyday reality transforms into a dream of peace and universal harmony.
Different characters are present in the scene, including the painter with a video camera, his daughter on a tiger blowing bubbles, and his wife on a tree near the singer Branduardi.
“In Search of Adam Before the Fall” is a work from 1995, depicting an idyllic scene set in a pond or lake surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. At the center of the image is a bright green body of water with water lilies and pink lotus flowers. Numerous characters populate the scene in various positions.
In the foreground on the right, a little girl (the artist’s daughter) can be seen sitting on a large tiger, blowing soap bubbles. The tiger is depicted with vivid and realistic details, with its head emerging from the water. On the left side, another tiger is partially visible along with a male figure swimming. In the center of the water, several people are bathing, including a child on what appears to be a turtle or another aquatic creature. A white swan swims peacefully among the bathers.
In the background on the left, among the leaves of palm trees and tropical plants, two figures can be distinguished: a woman with curly hair (the artist’s wife) and next to her a figure representing the singer Angelo Branduardi, recognizable by his characteristic hairstyle. Among the bathers, the artist himself is also present, depicted with a video camera while documenting the scene.
The composition is completed by rich tropical vegetation with palm trees, trees, and shrubs that frame the entire scenario, creating an atmosphere of natural paradise.
Painting technique:
The work is created using the bright oil on canvas technique, as indicated by the title (“bright oil on canvas - 1995”). The artist Drudi, whose signature is visible in the bottom right corner, uses a palette of vivid and luminous colors that give the work a dreamlike and almost fairy-tale appearance.
The painting technique shows particular attention to detail, especially in the rendering of the animals (the tigers and the swan) and the lush vegetation. The predominant colors are the bright greens of the water and vegetation, the blues of the sky, the warm tones of the flesh, and the vibrant orange of the tigers.
The brushstrokes appear fluid and detailed, with a skillful use of light that creates reflections on the water and illuminates the figures. The composition is balanced, with elements harmoniously distributed throughout the entire space of the canvas, creating depth through the overlapping of different planes: the water in the foreground, the central figures, and the vegetation in the background.
Symbolic elements and hidden meanings:
The title “IN SEARCH OF ADAM BEFORE THE FALL” immediately suggests a biblical reference to the Garden of Eden before original sin. The work symbolically represents an earthly paradise where humans and animals coexist in perfect harmony, without fear or conflict, as in the biblical narrative before the fall of man.
The presence of tigers, traditionally considered fierce animals, which here interact peacefully with humans, reinforces the idea of an ideal and harmonious world. The white swan can symbolize purity and grace, while the water lilies and lotus flowers, which emerge from muddy water but remain immaculate, can represent spiritual purity and rebirth.
The daughter blowing soap bubbles could symbolize innocence and childlike joy, characteristics of the primordial state of humanity before the knowledge of good and evil. The artist with the video camera introduces a contemporary element into this timeless scene, perhaps suggesting the desire to capture and preserve this state of grace.
The presence of the singer Branduardi, known for his songs inspired by folkloric and spiritual themes, adds a further level of meaning, connecting the scene to musical and poetic dimensions.
Conclusion:
“IN SEARCH OF ADAM BEFORE THE FALL” is a work that blends autobiographical, symbolic, and spiritual elements, creating a personal vision of earthly paradise. The artist Drudi projects his own family and himself into this idyllic scenario, where the barriers between humans and nature are broken down, and primordial peace reigns. The painting constitutes a significant example of the artist’s production, which seems to develop a personal visual mythology intertwining familiar elements with universal symbols, thus creating an imaginary space where everyday reality transforms into a dream of peace and universal harmony.