Charcoal and Pigment on Archival Paper
11 x 11 in
28 x 28 cm
US $ 800
This piece from Orazio De Gennaro’s Terra Bruciata series resonates with a striking simplicity and a restrained palette, emphasizing raw texture over color. Pale, sandy tones dominate, suggesting a scorched, sun-bleached landscape, while hints of deep reds, ochres, and subtle greens emerge from beneath, as if remnants of life remain amidst a parched expanse. The surface appears rough and weathered, evoking the tactile quality of eroded earth or cracked stone, grounding the viewer in the physicality of land transformed by relentless elements.
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This piece from Orazio De Gennaro’s Terra Bruciata series resonates with a striking simplicity and a restrained palette, emphasizing raw texture over color. Pale, sandy tones dominate, suggesting a scorched, sun-bleached landscape, while hints of deep reds, ochres, and subtle greens emerge from beneath, as if remnants of life remain amidst a parched expanse. The surface appears rough and weathered, evoking the tactile quality of eroded earth or cracked stone, grounding the viewer in the physicality of land transformed by relentless elements.
In comparison to other pieces in the series that feature more saturated hues, this work leans into minimalism, conveying the essence of a barren yet resilient landscape. De Gennaro’s process—layering and scraping with oil, pastel, and pigment—creates a depth that suggests both exposure and preservation, as though the painting itself were an ancient artifact unearthed from the ground. The limited color and rugged texture invite a quiet contemplation, embodying the endurance of a place that, though seemingly desolate, holds memories etched into its very surface. This piece stands as a testament to the raw beauty and permanence of land.