#37856 Emilio Tadini

The circular format immediately establishes a sense of completeness and wholeness, drawing the viewers eye into a contained world. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones – ochres, browns, and muted greens – creating a somber, almost melancholic atmosphere. These colors are layered and blended, suggesting depth and complexity rather than sharp definition.
Here we see a landscape constructed from fragmented geometric forms. Angular planes intersect and overlap, creating an illusion of both solidity and instability. The composition lacks a clear horizon line; instead, the eye is led through a series of shifting perspectives that defy easy spatial comprehension. This disorientation contributes to a feeling of dreamlike unreality.
In the upper portion of the painting, a cluster of abstract shapes – a red circle bisected by a vertical line, a yellow-gold form – appears suspended above the landscape. These elements seem detached from the terrestrial realm, perhaps representing spiritual or intellectual concepts hovering over the physical world. Their placement suggests a symbolic relationship to what lies below.
The lower portion features a grouping of tall, slender forms resembling reeds or bamboo stalks. To their right, a bird with elongated neck and tail is depicted in profile. The birds posture conveys a sense of alertness and perhaps even apprehension. Its presence introduces an element of naturalism into the otherwise abstract composition, hinting at themes of observation, vulnerability, and survival within this constructed environment.
The overall effect is one of restrained emotion and symbolic density. The artist seems to be exploring the relationship between the tangible and intangible, the concrete and the abstract. The fragmented landscape could represent a fractured psyche or a world undergoing transformation. The bird’s presence suggests a witness to these changes, an observer navigating a complex and potentially unsettling reality. The circular format reinforces this sense of introspection and self-contained narrative.