Cino Cantimori - Untitled

The "Still Life" genre emerged in the early 17th century. It consists of compositions of inanimate subjects, most often flowers or fruit. While initially it was an opportunity for painters to attempt a photographic reproduction of reality, with contemporary art the "Still Life" also becomes a way of interpreting reality, as it did for the Cubists or Giorgio Morandi. Cantimori's interpretation of the flower vase genre is very similar to his most distinctive painting style. His aesthetic is fundamentally figurative, but at the same time, he displays a certain tendency toward expressionistic brushwork. In this case, the buds, though full of form and volume, are treated with a thick brushstroke that breaks up the surface. It's life flowing through these flowers, an existence that already foreshadows their decay. The color is imbued with a warm sunlight, undoubtedly reminiscent of his experience in Africa. Felice Cantimori, known as Cino, spent much of his life in Russi (1906-1993). He lived in Africa for a long time but returned to his native country in 1984. Throughout his career, he focused primarily on landscape painting. For a time, he was influenced by Futurism. His experience in Africa was crucial in inspiring him to fill his paintings with a warm, sunny light. Toward the end of his artistic career, he abandoned landscapes to devote himself to still lifes and flowers.

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