#42976 Cati Olives

The composition presents a landscape fractured into geometric planes and swirling lines, creating a sense of dynamism and visual complexity. Here we see two prominent olive trees dominating the foreground; their gnarled trunks and branches are rendered with thick impasto, suggesting age and resilience. The artist depicted them not as naturalistic forms but rather as simplified volumes, defined by angular outlines and varying shades of green and brown.
Behind the trees, a landscape unfolds in layers of color. A band of yellow-orange defines what appears to be a hillside or field, while above it, a range of buildings is suggested through stark white shapes against a backdrop of violet and blue sky. The horizon line is ambiguous, further contributing to the painting’s disorienting effect.
A network of curved lines, some red and others echoing the greens of the trees, crisscrosses the entire canvas. These lines do not appear to represent any specific element within the scene; instead, they function as visual connectors, weaving together the disparate planes and adding a sense of movement and energy. They also serve to flatten the pictorial space, diminishing the illusion of depth.
The color palette is dominated by warm yellows and oranges contrasted with cool blues and violets. This juxtaposition creates a vibrant tension within the image. The use of non-naturalistic colors – the violet sky, for example – further emphasizes the painting’s departure from representational accuracy.
Subtly, theres an impression of confinement or enclosure. While the landscape extends beyond the frame, the geometric fragmentation and the swirling lines seem to restrict the viewer’s perspective. The olive trees, symbols often associated with peace and abundance, are presented in a context that feels somewhat unsettling, suggesting perhaps a disruption of natural order or a questioning of traditional values. The painting doesnt offer a straightforward narrative but rather evokes a mood of introspection and visual exploration.