If you are a long time reader of this website, you will know that religion is one of the key themes, simply because it is so intrinsic in art. There is a vast amount of relgious art in every gallery you go to, or statues and monuments dedicated to the cause of story telling and... Continue Reading →
Well this is embarrassing – Liebster Award Nomination no. 2
I'm not generally one to blow my own trumpet, so being nominated once was thrilling, a second nomination is just astounding. I am truly honoured that "...it's Like a finger pointing way off to the moon.." thought it worthy to give another nomination. His blog is one of my favourites, so when someone who posts... Continue Reading →
Tristezze della luna olio – Roberto Ferri
Despite not being a believer in any God, religion is quite honestly one of my favourite subjects. I find it absolutely fascinating how there are so many different factions and divisions of faith, yet they all lead to the same underlying message. I don't say this light heartedly either, I spent a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Naiade – Roberto Ferri
Ferri, really is in my top ten artists. He hits a lot of marks for me, generally covering mythical creatures in the style of art masters, and exploring the darker side of the perception. His pictures are beautifully composed and on occasion serenely grotesque.The subject of this painting is the mythical creature the naiad. In... Continue Reading →
Teatro delle Crudelta – Roberto Ferri
Devastating beauty disguising a deadly purpose. It's an ongoing theme in mythology. It's no different in Roberto Ferri's theatre of cruelty. Reminiscent of artists such as Caravaggio, Ferri creates beautiful, erotic and fearful art. It would be so easy to believe that this was painted as part of the baroque movement, but Ferri painted... Continue Reading →