Sandro Bastioli. Painting by a hyperrealistic painter: artwork depicting ancient shutter. A fascinating optical illusion created with masterful brushstrokes.
Original Painting

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Olio su tela · 60x100 cm

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Year
2007
Price
On Request
The Artwork

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An old wooden shutter commands the center of the scene, exposed to a strong lateral sun. The peeling green paint reveals the porous, weathered nature of the horizontal slats. A dense, theatrical shadow envelops the left wall, forging a magnetic contrast of light.

The hyperrealism of the oil painting celebrates the imperfect beauty of forgotten objects. The brushstrokes capture every crack in the wood and every flake of color with surgical precision. The observer senses the presence of a dark and silent interior beyond the crevices.

The artwork conveys a sense of sheltered intimacy. The wearing of the material becomes a fascinating map of elapsed time. It is a luminous and melancholic vision.

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The artist's voice

"A half-closed shutter is a precious filter between the interior and the world. Worn wood jealously guards the silences of a home."

Sandro Bastioli

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