Artist: Baldo Ingrassia
Title: The Rediscovered Dream
Type: Original artwork – unique piece
Medium and support: Mixed media (oil and acrylic) on canvas mounted on a wooden frame
Dimensions: 60 × 80 cm – vertical orientation
Year: To be confirmed
Description of the artwork
In this canvas, Baldo Ingrassia continues his poetic exploration of the human interior through a visual language that blends the immediacy of graphic lines with the depth of textured color. At the center of the composition, the silhouette of a reclining, almost sleeping face emerges from the darkness like a vision in a lucid dream.
The figure is surrounded by an explosion of fragmented, gestural brushstrokes in shades of pink, red, and white, evoking a blossoming of thoughts or a storm of memories coming to life in the silence of the night. In the upper right, the stylized presence of a golden bird symbolizes the freedom of thought and the ephemeral nature of inspiration, which, like a messenger, gently alights near the consciousness.
The skillful use of contrast between the absolute black of the background and the chromatic vibrancy of the acrylic inserts creates a spiritual tension: the darkness is not emptiness, but the fertile ground from which identity arises. The golden line defining the figure's profile and hands suggests a secular sacredness, a return to oneself through rest and reflection.
The artwork explores the theme of inner peace and the individual's ability to find their own light even in the darkest phases of existence, celebrating dreaming as a higher form of self-knowledge.
Originality and authenticity
Original artwork already completed, unique piece. The purchase concerns the artwork described in the listing, not a reproduction or a new creation made to order.
The artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Micol Art Gallery and documentation from the artist.
Preparation and shipping
The artwork is shipped directly by Micol Art Gallery. After the order is confirmed, it is prepared for transport with professional protective packaging designed for original artworks. No production time is required: the original is already completed.
Copyright
Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist. The purchase of the physical artwork does not include the transfer of reproduction rights.
Color rendering
On-screen viewing may result in slight color differences compared to the physical artwork.
Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R Project
Baldo Ingrassia is part of the contemporary artist circuit of the Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R project, dedicated to promoting contemporary art and regenerating spaces through original artwork.