In Aria, Orazio De Gennaro diverges from his more abstract landscapes, introducing a discernible form—a lone, twisting tree reaching skyward against a light-filled backdrop. The palette is soft yet warm, with shades of lavender, pale blue, and sandy yellows that convey a serene, almost meditative atmosphere. This work feels like a breath of fresh air, a moment of stillness captured in paint, contrasting with the more earthbound and tactile textures of his Terra Bruciata series. Here, De Gennaro’s touch is lighter, evoking a landscape that is airy and spacious.

Compared to the somber introspection of Memorie I and Memorie II, Aria possesses a hopeful quality, with the twisting tree symbolizing resilience and growth. The visible brushstrokes and delicate layering create a sense of movement, as though the scene itself is alive, shifting with the wind. De Gennaro’s use of color and form in Aria reveals a softer, more lyrical side tot of his vision—a celebration of lightness and openness that contrasts yet complements the weightier, textured surfaces of his other works. This painting embodies a poetic balance between solidity and air, earth and sky.