Saint Christopher Print

I worked on this series with a broad range of mediums, from oil color to raw pigments and copper sulfate, in order to fulfill my alchemic-like interest in material research. give full Saint Christopher is one of the fourteen auxiliary saints ("who bring help") particularly invoked on the occasion of serious natural disasters or for protection from specific misfortunes or dangers. transport, such as boatmen, pilgrims, commuters, wayfarers, and travelers. In my series Santi e Licheni,” Saint Christopher becomes the protector of all those who comes through a perilous journey of hope to the coasts of Italy, my homeland. Already characterized by intense emigration abroad and internal migratory phenomena have been transformed in recent years into a country of solid immigration or a transit area for large migratory flows. European society uses seldom biblical values as pillars of its own society, quoting the travel of the Holy Family, and then, the Exodus, which remains a central moment in history. yet shouts away these people, once they land in our territory. this work serves to me as a reflection on the dualistic nature of Italy and moreover, Europe, embroidered with Christian values, yet so seldom hypocritical, when the time to be open to those in need, arises. But ultimately, This painting aims to be a protective talisman for all those seeking a promised land.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:8 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in

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