Skull 1,
2022
Cristiano Felismina
Painting : oil
124 x 98 x 2 cm 48.8 x 38.6 x 0.8 inch
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Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
124 x 98 x 2 cm 48.8 x 38.6 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
Black frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
126 x 100 x 3 cm 49.6 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Portugal
The prominence of the skull in the painting serves as a powerful reminder of human mortality. The skull's enigmatic grin suggests the duality of life and death—the fine line that separates the two.
The monochromatic blue palette that engulfs the composition holds multiple layers of meaning. Blue is a color often associated with introspection, tranquility, and melancholy. It imbues the painting with a sense of profound stillness and contemplative solitude, inviting the viewer to delve into their own thoughts and emotions.
The reflection of the skull in what appears to be on water adds an intriguing dimension to the artwork. The water's surface is smooth and almost mirror-like, providing an element of surrealism and symbolism. The act of reflecting the skull may represent the concept of life's transience—how the memory of the departed echoes through time, leaving a mark in the minds of those who remain.
The water's symbolism extends further, representing the eternal cycle of life. Water is a fundamental element in nature, sustaining life and being essential for growth. By juxtaposing the transient nature of life embodied by the skull with the perpetual flow of water, the painting suggests that despite life's ephemeral quality, it is part of a greater and continuous cycle.
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The monochromatic blue palette that engulfs the composition holds multiple layers of meaning. Blue is a color often associated with introspection, tranquility, and melancholy. It imbues the painting with a sense of profound stillness and contemplative solitude, inviting the viewer to delve into their own thoughts and emotions.
The reflection of the skull in what appears to be on water adds an intriguing dimension to the artwork. The water's surface is smooth and almost mirror-like, providing an element of surrealism and symbolism. The act of reflecting the skull may represent the concept of life's transience—how the memory of the departed echoes through time, leaving a mark in the minds of those who remain.
The water's symbolism extends further, representing the eternal cycle of life. Water is a fundamental element in nature, sustaining life and being essential for growth. By juxtaposing the transient nature of life embodied by the skull with the perpetual flow of water, the painting suggests that despite life's ephemeral quality, it is part of a greater and continuous cycle.
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Presentation
Né à Nazaré, il est autodidacte en dessin et en peinture. Il a commencé la pratique du dessin réaliste dès son plus jeune âge et s'est consacré à la peinture à l'huile en 2017.
La démarche artistique consiste à rechercher un réalisme qui permette la perception de l'œuvre sans recourir à aucune sorte de détails exagérés ou d'hyperréalisme, en laissant toujours visible " l'effet peinture ". Il est diplômé en musique - piano, par l'université d'Aveiro.
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