The Border is a work that explores the theme of landscape, a central aspect of my artistic research. The landscape in question is deliberately interrupted and disturbed by a pictorial intervention with bright, unnatural colours, with the intention of provoking the viewer and forcing him to reflect. This interruption is a direct criticism of modern society’s inattention and neglect of nature and landscape.
At a time when the natural environment is constantly threatened by human action, The Border stands as a warning. The choice of unnatural colours serves to highlight the invasive impact of human activities on the landscape, underlining how these interventions can compromise the beauty and integrity of nature.
Created in 2022, The Border is a large woodcut, executed with traditional techniques, to which I have added pictorial additions. The main objective of this conceptual choice is to interrupt the naturalness of the black and white woodcut marks, forcing the viewer to pause more and ask crucial questions. The title itself is a wake-up call: it represents a borderline beyond which things could be permanently lost.This work invites the viewer to reflect on their responsibility towards the environment and to consider the limits beyond which we should not push ourselves. The Boundary is an urgent call to reconsider our relationship with nature, to respect its limits and to protect it. It is an invitation to look beyond appearances and understand the consequences of our actions.
The choice of subjects, including a river landscape devastated by a flood, further reflects the consequences of human neglect. The Boundary carries with it a need to be communicated and told, and through my art, I try to be a voice for nature, expressing my deep connection and reverence for the environment.