As is well known, to better understand an artistic creation it is necessary to frame it in the historical moment in which it took shape. "Promise d'estate" is a work created in the spring of 2020 during the lockdown. Having said that, it is very easy to understand both the title and the feeling that gave life to this small pictorial work, which due to the delicacy of the brushstroke can be approached to a miniature ...
The feeling that the soul is therefore a deep desire for freedom, a peaceful life in the open air together with the desire for recovery and normality. This small and very bright painting, with features reminiscent of impressionism or post-impressionism, is almost an amulet created to exorcise the fears and worries of so many forced quarantines, a wish for good and a strong invitation to hope!