The architect (2024) Original Oil Painting by Federico Cortese

In a room suspended in silence, the young protagonist seems to have found the formula for mastering the world's uncertainty. With a fixed, almost hypnotized gaze, he observes the majestic wooden tower he has erected before him, a dizzying, geometric architecture that defies gravity. Next to his hands, a second, smaller nucleus waits to grow, suggesting that the work is far from complete. Beyond the window, the skyline of the real city is reflected in his creations, as if the boy were reconstructing, piece by piece, a more orderly and reassuring reality all his own. In this metaphysical atmosphere, childhood play transforms into a profound, solitary ritual: each balanced slat becomes the symbol of a desire for control and the silent attempt to build an inner refuge where he can finally feel safe.

Materials used:

oil on thick paper

Details:

• Oil painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 24 x 40cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: People and portraits