THE QUIET PERFORMER

 

Oil on recycled cardboard

25,5 cm x 37 cm

Lecce, 2025

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Combining oil painting with the rawness of found surface, the central figure—with its enigmatic expression and oversized eyes—resembles a silent performer emerging from a fragmented circus world.

The contrast between the theatrical figure and the rough, imprinted background evokes both nostalgia and introspection, turning discarded elements into a symbol of resilience and creativity.

This piece invites the viewer to enter a liminal space where performance and stillness coexist—a threshold between external spectacle and inner reflection, where the quietness of the performer speaks not of absence, but of presence and depth.

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