Bezüge 2008

Alfio Giuffrida made this painting, "Bezüge", with what looks like acrylic on canvas, employing a flat, graphic style and a playful palette. It seems like he's not aiming for realism here but instead exploring the joy of color and shape. For me, art is all about this kind of exploration and discovery. I’m really drawn to the way Giuffrida uses color to define forms. The blue is bold and unapologetic, while the pink adds a touch of whimsy. The flat application of paint really emphasizes the artificiality of the image, highlighting the painting's surface. Look at that thin black line bisecting the blue form: it's subtle, but it creates a point of tension. It’s like he’s saying, "Here's the real world, but it's all just a game." I see a connection here to the work of David Hockney. Both artists share a love for bright colors and a willingness to break the rules of perspective. Giuffrida reminds us that art is an ongoing conversation, where artists borrow and build upon each other's ideas to create something new.