Pina Ghidone - Clown

The clown was a popular subject among genre painters of the 1970s and 1980s. Many artists dedicated much of their careers to depicting this theme, Romano Mussolini being a prime example. Typically, the interpretation of this subject is similar for all artists who tackle it: the clown appears with his makeup designed to evoke laughter and hilarity, but instead displays a melancholic expression. This contrast is intended to spark an empathetic dialogue with the viewer.

The painting shows us how painter Pina Ghidone's style has a certain naive tendency, in the sense that the artist seeks a poetic simplification of the subject. Specifically, the subject takes on fairy-tale connotations, with its caricatural proportions and bright colors. Formally, Pina Ghidone favors a lively approach that brings the subject to life.

Pina Ghidone is a painter born in Turin in 1930, where she lives and works. Her paintings are characterized by a certain naive taste, both in their choice of subjects and their interpretation.

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