Albero 

Here we see Tano Festa's ‘Albero,’ where he has captured a single tree, a motif resonating with rich symbolism across cultures. The tree, rendered in stark white against an unnatural landscape, immediately evokes the Tree of Life, an archetype present from ancient Mesopotamian art to Christian iconography. This symbol represents growth, connection, and the link between the earthly and the divine. Festa’s choice of stark colors further emphasizes the tree's symbolic weight. We observe a return to the symbol of the 'tree' motif as it re-emerges in our collective consciousness, echoing through art history. Think of Mondrian's early explorations of trees—initially representational, gradually abstracted, reflecting a search for underlying spiritual truths. The tree in 'Albero' engages us on a subconscious level, sparking ancestral memories and a deep-seated recognition of nature’s enduring power. We are reminded of the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, a pattern that continues to shape our understanding of the world.