Il Re di Pietra

My latest painting, "Il Re di Pietra", is a tribute to my favourite mountain, the Monviso, in Piedmont. This oil-on-board piece was inspired by a photograph taken during a bittersweet moment in my life, as I visited Italy for my dad's funeral. Despite the sadness of the occasion, the bright, crisp day with a clear blue sky created a stunning vision of the mountain that was both beautiful and comforting. My mother and I paused to take in the breathtaking scenery, and I knew I had to capture its essence in my painting. I used my brushstrokes to convey the sense of hope and resilience that I felt at that moment, even amidst my grief. The lonely tree without leaves in the foreground serves as a poignant symbol of both loss and the promise of new life. Through this painting, I aim to convey the complex emotions of this moment and pay tribute to the natural beauty of the Monviso.