Le forze segrete 1973

Antonio Corpora made this painting, Le forze segrete, with oil paint and a brush, probably in his studio. Can you imagine what it might have been like to make this painting? It feels as though it has emerged through trial, error, and intuition. The paint is neither too thick nor too thin, but rather confident and bold. I feel such a personal connection to the artist through these red marks. I can only imagine what he might have been thinking when he made it. Perhaps he felt constrained by what he knew, perhaps he felt the need to break free. Artists are always in conversation with one another across time, inspiring each other’s creativity. This painting embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, which allows for many interpretations and meaning.