Saverio Terruso - Prayers in Monreale

In the history of art, a clear distinction can often be made between figurative and abstract stylistic currents. However, when an artist's goal is to represent an object that resonates with phenomenal reality but is also charged with hidden and symbolic meaning, this boundary can become blurred. In this case, Terruso moves within the figurative realm, but exerts expressionistic overtones.

Compared to Saverio Terruso's more standard production, this lithograph seems a bit of a departure, not so much for its subject matter (Orantuses recur in several of the Sicilian artist's works) but for its interpretation. Indeed, Terruso's strongly expressionist style typically relies on broad, colorful brushstrokes that synthesize simple, two-dimensional forms. In this lithograph, however, we note a much more complex composition of the subjects, which appear to adhere more closely to a lifelike rendering and possess a tangible plastic consistency. The faces are also physiognomically detailed, yet, as in the rest of the composition, display some forced caricature in an expressionist vein.

Saverio Terruso is a painter born in Monreale in 1939. His artistic career began in 1963 and grew thanks to collaborations with artists such as Guttuso, Sassu, and Fiume. His works have been exhibited in numerous shows, not only in Italy, but also in the United States, Brazil, and Mexico. He is represented in several Italian and international collections. His artistic language can be described as expressionism, revealing a certain folksy inclination, undoubtedly derived from Terruso's Mediterranean roots.

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