THE LAND OF THE THIN CRESCENT MOON
1994, 50x70cm, Bright oil on canvas
Portrait of the daughter, 4 years old.
“The Land of the Thin Crescent Moon” is a bright oil painting on canvas, created in 1994, which portrays the artist’s daughter, at the age of four, in a fairy-tale and surreal winter landscape. The child, the absolute protagonist of the scene, is at the center, with her arms raised towards the sky, in a pose of joy and harmony with nature. She wears a light dress in warm tones, in contrast with the snowy landscape, and a floral belt at her waist, a symbol of vitality and youth. Small birds perch on her hands, emphasizing her connection with nature. Around her unfolds a landscape dominated by snow-covered mountains, trees covered with snow, and wild animals, including a reclining deer, two fawns, and a kid goat. In the distance, a male figure dressed in red, with reference to Santa Claus, represents the girl’s father, a powerful and muscular man. Further back, figures can be seen that refer to the nativity scene, with clear references to religion. In the sky, a snowman with a top hat and open arms floats thanks to three colorful balloons, evoking a magical and playful atmosphere. The crescent moon, in the upper left corner, seems to watch over the scene, underlining the dreamlike character of the painting.
Painting technique:
The artist uses bright oil on canvas, giving the work an almost ethereal luminosity. The brushstrokes are detailed, especially in the rendering of snow and trees, which appear soft and three-dimensional. The use of colors is skillful: the white and blue of the snow and sky create a cold and crystalline atmosphere, while the warm tones of the child, the animals, and the red character create a fascinating visual contrast. The composition is balanced: the child serves as the fulcrum of the scene, with the snowy landscape enveloping her in a sort of natural embrace. The elements scattered on the canvas create a visual narrative that guides the viewer through various levels of reading.
Conclusion:
The Land of the Thin Crescent Moon is a work that captures the magic of childhood and the fusion between dream and reality. The artist creates an enchanted world where the daughter is at the center of a pure universe, uncontaminated and rich in hidden meanings. The contrast between the delicacy of the child and the majesty of the snowy nature reinforces the idea of a perfect balance between the human being and the surrounding environment.
The use of colors, the attention to detail, and the symbolism make this painting a fascinating and deeply evocative work, capable of transporting the viewer to a landscape that seems to belong to both reality and the realm of fantasy.
Portrait of the daughter, 4 years old.
“The Land of the Thin Crescent Moon” is a bright oil painting on canvas, created in 1994, which portrays the artist’s daughter, at the age of four, in a fairy-tale and surreal winter landscape. The child, the absolute protagonist of the scene, is at the center, with her arms raised towards the sky, in a pose of joy and harmony with nature. She wears a light dress in warm tones, in contrast with the snowy landscape, and a floral belt at her waist, a symbol of vitality and youth. Small birds perch on her hands, emphasizing her connection with nature. Around her unfolds a landscape dominated by snow-covered mountains, trees covered with snow, and wild animals, including a reclining deer, two fawns, and a kid goat. In the distance, a male figure dressed in red, with reference to Santa Claus, represents the girl’s father, a powerful and muscular man. Further back, figures can be seen that refer to the nativity scene, with clear references to religion. In the sky, a snowman with a top hat and open arms floats thanks to three colorful balloons, evoking a magical and playful atmosphere. The crescent moon, in the upper left corner, seems to watch over the scene, underlining the dreamlike character of the painting.
Painting technique:
The artist uses bright oil on canvas, giving the work an almost ethereal luminosity. The brushstrokes are detailed, especially in the rendering of snow and trees, which appear soft and three-dimensional. The use of colors is skillful: the white and blue of the snow and sky create a cold and crystalline atmosphere, while the warm tones of the child, the animals, and the red character create a fascinating visual contrast. The composition is balanced: the child serves as the fulcrum of the scene, with the snowy landscape enveloping her in a sort of natural embrace. The elements scattered on the canvas create a visual narrative that guides the viewer through various levels of reading.
Conclusion:
The Land of the Thin Crescent Moon is a work that captures the magic of childhood and the fusion between dream and reality. The artist creates an enchanted world where the daughter is at the center of a pure universe, uncontaminated and rich in hidden meanings. The contrast between the delicacy of the child and the majesty of the snowy nature reinforces the idea of a perfect balance between the human being and the surrounding environment.
The use of colors, the attention to detail, and the symbolism make this painting a fascinating and deeply evocative work, capable of transporting the viewer to a landscape that seems to belong to both reality and the realm of fantasy.