Resurrezione 2020

Roberto Ferri created ‘Resurrezione’ using oil paints, a material with a rich history dating back centuries. Ferri's choice to use this medium places his work within a lineage of artistic tradition. The manipulation of oil paint—layering, blending, and glazing—is crucial to the painting's appearance. Oil allows for incredibly detailed and realistic depictions of textures, which is critical in the artist’s rendering of human flesh, fabric, stone, and feathers. Ferri has evidently mastered the techniques associated with oil painting. His meticulous application of paint creates a composition full of depth and form, which gives the depicted scene a sense of physicality and emotional weight. Oil painting involves a substantial amount of work, from preparing the canvas to the final touches on the painting's surface, and requires significant time and skill, echoing the labor and dedication involved in creating traditional artworks. By employing such techniques, Ferri not only engages with the artistic past but also emphasizes the value of craftsmanship in contemporary art.