FOR A DOLL
1995, 50x70cm, Glossy oil on canvas
The painting represents characters in search of a doll that lived under the sun feeding on words. TV, tigers, harlequin, the singer Patti Pravo, the actor, the Riace bronze, the wolf, and the observer. In this dimension parallel to ours, the doll will be found and taken home. A journey into the painter’s fantasy.
“For a Doll” is a work that strikes for its dynamic composition and bold use of color, which evoke a surreal and futuristic atmosphere. The scene takes place in an abstract landscape, with geometric floors reminiscent of the perspective experiments of the twentieth-century avant-garde. Modern structures, such as a large television screen projecting a woman’s face and vertical panels that look like antennas, suggest an environment where technology and nature intertwine in a disturbing and harmonious way.
The orange sky and suspended lagoons recall scenarios of parallel worlds, similar to those of science fiction. The floating animals, including a tiger and a mysterious wolf, contrast with the technological elements of the environment, reinforcing the idea of a world that is in balance between primordial nature and artificial creations. The use of lights emphasizes the contrast between the future and the past, creating a visual dimension in which time and space seem to lose their traditional meaning.
Meaning and interpretation:
The work represents a fusion between reality, fantasy, and technology, where the concept of time becomes relative and blurred. The characters that populate this scene seem to be moved by a precise mission: the search for the doll, symbol of a mysterious entity that feeds on words under the sun. Among the protagonists stand out iconic figures such as Harlequin, symbol of theater and metamorphosis, and Patti Pravo, singer and icon of the entertainment world, who, along with an actor, embody art and the transformation of popular culture.
The work also reinterprets the Riace Bronzes in a futuristic version, suggesting a reinterpretation of humanity as mutant, a being in continuous evolution that interacts with technology in a fluid way. The contrast between human characters and floating animals, such as the tiger and the wolf, evokes a connection between the animal world and the human one, which mix and confront each other in a timeless context.
Conclusion:
“For a Doll” is a work that challenges conventions and pushes the viewer to reflect on a futuristic vision of the world, where the past, present, and future merge into a timeless dimension. The dynamism of the characters, their interaction with technology and the surreal environment make this painting an enigmatic tale that goes beyond traditional narrative, projecting the viewer into a parallel reality in which the concept of time is fluid and the future is already present. The work invites to explore unprecedented worlds, where fantasy and technology meet and transform into a deep and enveloping vision.
The painting represents characters in search of a doll that lived under the sun feeding on words. TV, tigers, harlequin, the singer Patti Pravo, the actor, the Riace bronze, the wolf, and the observer. In this dimension parallel to ours, the doll will be found and taken home. A journey into the painter’s fantasy.
“For a Doll” is a work that strikes for its dynamic composition and bold use of color, which evoke a surreal and futuristic atmosphere. The scene takes place in an abstract landscape, with geometric floors reminiscent of the perspective experiments of the twentieth-century avant-garde. Modern structures, such as a large television screen projecting a woman’s face and vertical panels that look like antennas, suggest an environment where technology and nature intertwine in a disturbing and harmonious way.
The orange sky and suspended lagoons recall scenarios of parallel worlds, similar to those of science fiction. The floating animals, including a tiger and a mysterious wolf, contrast with the technological elements of the environment, reinforcing the idea of a world that is in balance between primordial nature and artificial creations. The use of lights emphasizes the contrast between the future and the past, creating a visual dimension in which time and space seem to lose their traditional meaning.
Meaning and interpretation:
The work represents a fusion between reality, fantasy, and technology, where the concept of time becomes relative and blurred. The characters that populate this scene seem to be moved by a precise mission: the search for the doll, symbol of a mysterious entity that feeds on words under the sun. Among the protagonists stand out iconic figures such as Harlequin, symbol of theater and metamorphosis, and Patti Pravo, singer and icon of the entertainment world, who, along with an actor, embody art and the transformation of popular culture.
The work also reinterprets the Riace Bronzes in a futuristic version, suggesting a reinterpretation of humanity as mutant, a being in continuous evolution that interacts with technology in a fluid way. The contrast between human characters and floating animals, such as the tiger and the wolf, evokes a connection between the animal world and the human one, which mix and confront each other in a timeless context.
Conclusion:
“For a Doll” is a work that challenges conventions and pushes the viewer to reflect on a futuristic vision of the world, where the past, present, and future merge into a timeless dimension. The dynamism of the characters, their interaction with technology and the surreal environment make this painting an enigmatic tale that goes beyond traditional narrative, projecting the viewer into a parallel reality in which the concept of time is fluid and the future is already present. The work invites to explore unprecedented worlds, where fantasy and technology meet and transform into a deep and enveloping vision.