Artist: Ivano Petrucci
Title: A Gaze into the Sky
Type: Original artwork – unique piece
Medium and support: Acrylic and oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90×90 cm – square format
Year: 2023

Description of the artwork

In A Gaze into the Sky, the artist transports the viewer into a moment of pure contemplative ecstasy, where the human figure blends harmoniously with the surrounding chromatic abstraction. The composition is centered on a face turned upwards, a gesture that expresses openness, hope, and a profound connection with the immensity of the infinite.

The subject is not simply immersed in color, but seems to be its very source. Explosions of turquoise, magenta, emerald, and red intertwine in a vibrant dance that envelops the figure like a crown of thoughts and sensations. This visual fragmentation suggests an expanding identity, where the boundaries of the physical body dissolve to make room for a spiritual and dreamlike dimension.

The mixed technique of acrylic and oil gives the artwork an intense materiality, alternating ethereal transparencies with thick, textured brushstrokes. The cool tones of the inner sky contrast with the warmth of the skin, creating a dynamic balance that invites meditation. The artwork plays on the duality between stillness and movement: although the figure's pose is still, the energy it radiates is constantly changing, reflecting the fluidity of consciousness.

The artwork addresses the theme of aspiration and inner freedom: the upward gaze does not seek external answers, but celebrates the individual's ability to transcend everyday reality through the power of imagination and dreams.

Originality and authenticity

Original artwork already created, unique piece. The purchase concerns the artwork described in the listing, not a reproduction or a new creation upon request.

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 involve 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.