THE ARTWORK
In Girasole by Piero Gilardi, a large yellow and orange flower emerges from dense vegetation enlivened by red fruit, leaves and small contrasts of colour. The circular field gathers this abundance within a precise boundary, while the pale ground of the sheet heightens its presence.
The composition alternates tiny details with immediately recognisable forms. The flower becomes a focal point, yet the rest of the surface continues to draw the eye through lively juxtapositions. The screenprint thus conveys an intense, close-up image of nature, in which colour creates depth and movement.
The composition alternates tiny details with immediately recognisable forms. The flower becomes a focal point, yet the rest of the surface continues to draw the eye through lively juxtapositions. The screenprint thus conveys an intense, close-up image of nature, in which colour creates depth and movement.