Gianbecchina - Faces

A fascination with the representation of love has long been a feature of art history. In this lithograph, Sicilian artist Gianbecchina delights in depicting two faces surrounded by nature, as if in a forest, dotted with flowers and plants. The figures in the foreground, two young people intent on exchanging a loving kiss, are at the center of the print, creating a tender and intimate moment. The artist uses graphic art, in this case lithography. This means that the work is based on a matrix that allows for multiple reproductions of the same subject. There are various types of graphic art, such as woodcut, aquatint, etching, silkscreen, and many others, such as lithography. All these techniques are not simple prints, but graphic art created through the direct intervention of the artist's hand. The word lithography derives from the Greek and literally means "writing on stone." The artist, on a specially prepared stone, begins to trace a design with a grease pen. This drawing must mirror the intended representation. When pressed, the paper absorbs only the ink previously applied to the drawing. Precisely because this technique offers the painter great freedom, it is the closest to a true drawing. Thanks to multiple layers, lithographs of various colors can be created, each color requiring a separate press pass, as in the case of the painter Gianbecchina.   The Sicilian painter's style appears clear and vibrant. Mankind's connection to nature is a central theme in the painter's artistic life, as he seeks to recreate, through art, that mysterious, intimate connection between the history of nature and human events. Stylistically, Gianbecchina represents a world, the Sicilian one, which is still far behind economically and socially. Through the formal interpretation of the artwork, this becomes a message of hope. Stylistically, the graphic design is well-balanced throughout, featuring color variations across two tones, pink and green, centering the two figures and creating a multi-registered composition. The drawing is almost naive in its simplistic lines, yet immediately understandable.   Giovanni Becchina, known professionally as Gianbecchina, was born in Sambuca di Sicilia (Agrigento) and died in Palermo in 2001. He learned the rudiments of painting technique from a decorator in Sambuca di Sicilia, specializing in the painting of patrician houses. He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Palermo and during the 1930s joined a group of artists including Renato Guttuso, Giovanni Barbera, and Lia Pasqualino Noto. He exhibited at the 1938 Venice Biennale. Milan became an important city in his artistic development, as he was able to connect with many Sicilian artists, collaborating with periodicals and galleries. In 1954, he participated in the Venice Biennale with La zolfara and won the "Bevilacqua-La Masa" prize. In the following years, his success as a painter led him to exhibit in Italy and abroad, winning numerous awards. Becchina's painting also expanded into other artistic productions, such as graphic art, from lithography to engravings. His works are found in galleries and public and private collections.

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