Giudizio Universale 2015

Roberto Ferri made "Giudizio Universale" which translates as "The Last Judgement," with oils, and its dark palette and dramatic lighting plunges us into a world of intense emotion and dynamism. Imagine Ferri, brush in hand, wrestling with light and shadow, building up layers of paint to create this swirling scene, probably listening to very loud music. I see the influence of Baroque masters like Caravaggio, who used light to amplify drama. The figures, caught in moments of anguish and ecstasy, seem to reach out from the canvas. The way Ferri renders flesh, with its subtle gradations of tone, is incredibly skillful. Look at the expressive gestures, the way bodies twist and contort, conveying a sense of turmoil and transformation. It's like everyone is trapped and the snakes are coming to get them. It's clear that Ferri is in conversation with the history of painting, while bringing his own contemporary sensibility to bear on these timeless themes. This painting is not just about judgment; it's about the human condition, about our struggles and aspirations, rendered with passion and skill.