Elysian Fields (2021 - 2022)

Elysian Fields presents itself as a bridge between reality and utopia, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of eternal gardens. This location, a theme of ancient literature, is traditionally seen as a realm on the edge of the known world, reserved for the souls of the brave, where harmony and peace prevail. I imagine it as a place where nature thrives spontaneously, without human intervention; an expanse of flowers whose natural qualities invite us to reflect on the need to reconnect with the essential values and simplicity. Inspired by Klimt’s flowering meadows, I developed a painting technique based upon layering and monochromatic tones, thus restoring a nostalgic atmosphere of a lost world where the fields still retain their original purity, unblemished by human exploitation. Campi Elisi evokes the utopian condition of a paradise that is not consigned to the otherworldly, but instead possible here and now, in the world in which we live. It is an invitation to imagine a future where harmony with nature is not a lost memory, but rather a reality to be cherished and regenerated. In this space, suspended between the myth and the possible, viewers not only contemplate an ideal landscape – they recognise in it a reflection of what the world could still become.