Charcoal and Pigment on Archival Paper
11 x 13 in
28 x 33 cm
US $ 850
This piece from Orazio De Gennaro's Terra Bruciata series radiates an intensity that defies its intimate scale. The rich, burnt tones of ochre, deep red, and black are punctuated by airy purples and blues, creating an impression of a land shaped by fire and resilience. The small format enhances its intensity, inviting viewers to engage closely, as if examining a fragment of a scorched landscape. It calls to mind the works of Emil Nolde, yet De Gennaro’s approach feels more intimate, a personal ode to the land’s power and vulnerability.
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This piece from Orazio De Gennaro's Terra Bruciata series radiates an intensity that defies its intimate scale. The rich, burnt tones of ochre, deep red, and black are punctuated by airy purples and blues, creating an impression of a land shaped by fire and resilience. The small format enhances its intensity, inviting viewers to engage closely, as if examining a fragment of a scorched landscape. It calls to mind the works of Emil Nolde, yet De Gennaro’s approach feels more intimate, a personal ode to the land’s power and vulnerability.
The compact size intensifies the tactile surface, as the textures and pigments feel densely concentrated, magnifying the visceral impact of each color and mark. This small-scale composition allows for a focus on the details, drawing the viewer into a close encounter with the landscape’s essence. De Gennaro's choice of materials—oil, pastel, and pigment—reinforces a sense of raw earth and scorched terrain, creating a powerful visual narrative of land transformed by elemental forces, embodying a rugged beauty that feels both ancient and immediate.