Artist: Ivano Petrucci
Title: Glimpses through the eyes (or unfinished work no. 4)
Type: Original artwork – unique piece
Medium and support: Acrylic and oil on canvas
Dimensions: 80×80 cm – square format
Year: 2024

Description of the artwork

In Glimpses through the eyes, the artist explores the threshold between visual perception and pure imagination. The composition is dominated by a figure with their hands to their face, a gesture that wavers between the desire to hide and the desire to frame a new reality. Where the eyes should be, a kaleidoscope of chromatic fragments explodes, suggesting that the gaze is not directed outward, but toward a vivid and fragmented inner vision.

The subject is immersed in a vortex of gestural energy: saturated brushstrokes of red, blue, yellow, and turquoise overlap with an almost sculptural force, typical of the mixed oil and acrylic technique. This material density contrasts with the diffused luminosity of the background and the delicacy of the lips, creating a precarious balance between the composure of the portrait and the exuberance of abstraction.

The artwork plays with the concept of filter and revelation: color does not cover the figure, but becomes its emotional extension. The “glimpses” mentioned in the title are not merely physical gaps between the fingers, but psychological openings that allow the viewer to access the complexity of creative thought, captured at the exact moment of its most chaotic and vital manifestation.

The artwork addresses the theme of identity in flux: the “unfinished” series suggests that beauty lies in the process, in the instability of a form that refuses to close itself within a static boundary. Through a bold palette and overwhelming dynamism, the artist transforms the painting into an open window onto the subconscious. It is the ideal choice for modern spaces that need a vibrant focal point, capable of continuously stimulating new interpretations and reflections.

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 signed by the artist and documentation of the artwork, with traceability within the Micol Art Gallery system.

Preparation and shipping

Shipping is coordinated by Micol Art Gallery. After order confirmation, the artwork is prepared for transport with professional protective packaging and entrusted to a specialized courier. 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

This artwork is part of the Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R project, dedicated to promoting contemporary artists and integrating art into spaces.