EXHIBITION

AN ALCHEMY OF MATTER

In Rituale, Orazio De Gennaro crafts an evocative interplay of soft, earthen hues—warm browns, deep reds, and subtle greens—layered with delicate touches of lavender and aquamarine. This composition exudes a meditative rhythm, as if capturing a ceremonial dance of light and shadow over a textured landscape. There are echoes of the tranquil abstraction found in the works of Joan Mitchell, yet De Gennaro’s earthy materials lend a palpable weight, grounding the piece in a sense of ancestral reverence.

The textured surface of Rituale invites viewers to lose themselves in its shifting tones and tactile richness. De Gennaro’s process of layering and scraping reveals traces of his engagement with the canvas, creating a depth that suggests both creation and erosion—a continuous cycle akin to rituals of the earth itself. His use of pigments and graphite creates a timeless landscape, inviting viewers to connect with the spiritual essence of his Italian heritage, as though witnessing a moment frozen in memory yet alive with possibility.