Sandro Bastioli. Classical pastel: lemons, oranges and tomatoes on white fabric. Mediterranean colors conveying warmth and absolute peace.
Original Painting

White Drape

Pastel · 35 x 50 cm

Available
Year
2023
Price
On Request
The Artwork

White Drape.

The colors of the Mediterranean rest within the folds of a soft white fabric. Lemons, tomatoes, bunches of grapes, and an orange compose a hymn to the freshness and simplicity of the earth. The pastel models the chiaroscuro of the drapery with a sculptural rigor, transforming the cloth into the perfect pedestal for the vivid colors of nature.

The chromatic equilibrium, playing upon yellows, reds, and greens, instills a vital warmth into the entire composition. The absence of rigid or industrial elements restores a scene of pure classicism, an oasis of peace that celebrates the essential and generous beauty of earthly gifts.

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The artist's voice

"The colors of the earth have no need for artifice. Sometimes, the pristine white of a cloth is enough to let them sing in silence."

Sandro Bastioli

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