by Paola Imposimato
79 x 109
Oil on canvas
A painting interpreted with vivid yet delicately blended colors to capture the moment of relaxation shared by a couple of artists, just after the conclusion of an exhausting yet exhilarating theatrical performance. A glass of Brunello di Montalcino wine and a cigarette emphasize the sense of ease they are savoring.
In this canvas, I have poured the passions of life, using oil paint to explore human intimacy and the complexity of post-performance emotions. Through expressionist brushstrokes and figurative realism, I shaped the intertwining feelings into a dance of warm colors. It is a celebration of the after, a reflection of the soul that remains when the lights go down — a work meant to infuse your home with energy and spark conversation.
The artwork, including its frame, measures 91 cm in width, 121 cm in height, and 4.5 cm in depth.