Memory of Saint Petersburg

Memory of St Petersburg, the Neva River

Memory of St Petersburg, the Nevskij Prospekt

Two original pieces from the series “Houses on the water”, oil on thick paper, 50 x 37 cm, 2016.

When, in my holidays, I go to visit a seaside town or a river town, it often happens that I am involved into the classic tourist trip on the boat, or vessel. Such an experience, by definition, is a little superficial: the distance from the coast, the movement, the limited time, all these elements combined together make the perception confused. But at the same time, perhaps for the fact that the focus can not dwell deeply on anything specific, the end of this experience gives a reminder of the whole, that could reveal the spirit of that place. It 's true, the details are confused, the facades of the buildings overlap, we are no longer sure if the front of that palace was on the Grand Canal or the Giudecca, but probably at the end of the journey, that will remain our most intense memory of Venice.

The second painting is still available for sale at the price of 520 US$. Contact me in case you are interested in more information about my work, the sales prices of individual works, or the availability for work on graphics.

Fibonacci moths

FIBONACCI MOTHS. From the series “Please do not kill butterflies”, pins, oil and pencil on paper, 50 x 30 cm, 2017. Original paintings sold.

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Memories from Spain

Postcards from Spain. Oil on paper, 21 x 15 cm, 2017.
Six small paintings about Spanish urban landscapes.

Postcard from Iglesia de la Trinidad, Segovia, Spain

Postcard from Plaza Mayor, Segovia, Spain

Postcard from Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain

postcard from Basilica de San Francisco el Grande, Madrid, Spain

postcard from Placa Reial, Barcelona, Spain

postcard from Placa Reial, Barcelona, Spain

Psychedelic fish

Psychedelic fish. Oil on canvas, 40 x 80 cm, 2016. ORIGINAL PAINTING SOLD.

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Psychedelic-fish/46606/3634990/view

A group of rd fish swimming in a psychedelic sea. The whole things becomes a dream, or an illusion...

EYES

From the series “Eyes”, oil and pencil on paper, 20 x 20 cm, 2014.

I've always been attracted by the eyes, and by the sensuality that comes from the attempt to represent their liquidity, transparency, shadows and shades of colors. Drawing the eyes is a simple exercise, but it lends itself to endless variations. On this subject I apply my obsession for decoration, and so I try to investigate what is the limit beyond which the subject of the drawing is no longer the eye, but the decoration itself. The small size allows me to combine a simple subject to a decoration exasperated. The choice of the eyes stems from the idea of the makeup, which is basically a form of decoration.

(original sold)

EYE

From the series “Eyes”, oil and pencil on paper, 10 x 10 cm, 2012.

I've always been attracted by the eyes, and by the sensuality that comes from the attempt to represent their liquidity, transparency, shadows and shades of colors. Drawing the eyes is a simple exercise, but it lends itself to endless variations. On this subject I apply my obsession for decoration, and so I try to investigate what is the limit beyond which the subject of the drawing is no longer the eye, but the decoration itself. The small size allows me to combine a simple subject to a decoration exasperated. The choice of the eyes stems from the idea of the makeup, which is basically a form of decoration.

My original artworks are also available for sale. Please contact me if you are interested in more information about my work, the sales prices of individual works, the costs of the expedition or the availability for work on graphics.

Angry moth

"Angry moth". Pins, oil and pencil on paper, 21 x 15 cm, 2014. Available for sale.

http://www.federicocortese.com/2016/09/04/please-do-not-kill-butterflies/