Raffaele Santillo's suspended paintings on view at Ceravento in Pescara

Ceravento gallery in Pescara presents a solo exhibition of Raffaele Santillo (born Santa Maria Capua Vetere, 1966, based in Pordenone), running until April 10. The show features paintings that explore moments of joy and serenity extracted from daily turmoil, with a focus on suspended time and movement. Central work 'Zucchero filato' depicts two fairground rides in a carnival, rendered with light, sketchy brushwork that emphasizes transience. 'Equilibrio' shows a boy awkwardly pedaling a bicycle, evoking precariousness and dynamism, with nods to American illustration. Landscape plays a key role in works like 'Crepuscolo', 'Il mare a ottobre', and diptych 'Lato A, Lato B', where figures interact with nature in understated ways. The artist draws on autobiographical memories of adolescence and provincial life, aiming to distill essential compositional and emotional elements. The exhibition includes a critical text by Daniele Capra. Ceravento, founded during the lockdown by gallerist Loris Maccarone, has become a vibrant space for contemporary art in Abruzzo, following solo shows by Enrico Pantani, Nando Crippa, and Daniela d'Arielli.