Poet From St. Moritz 

Tania Rivilis painted "Poet From St. Moritz," using oil, focusing on the sitter's striking presence through color and texture. The composition is dominated by the poet's relaxed yet thoughtful pose, seated on a vibrant red couch. Rivilis' impasto technique brings a tactile quality to the canvas. The rough, thick strokes of paint capture not just visual likeness but also a sense of the poet's inner world. Blue and red hues, applied with an almost aggressive energy, compete and harmonize, creating a visual tension reflective of the poet's creative existence. The work challenges conventional portraiture, moving beyond mere representation to explore ideas of identity and the creative self. Notice how the artist uses color and texture to destabilize the boundary between subject and setting. This invites us to consider the artwork as a semiotic system, where each element functions as a signifier, challenging our understanding of art and representation.