Autumn Moon 

Joseph Lorusso's 'Autumn Moon' presents us with a landscape under the melancholic gaze of the moon. The moon, a universal symbol, has presided over human affairs since time immemorial, often linked to cycles, change, and the feminine. We find the moon, or lunar goddesses, in ancient Babylonian tablets, classical Greek mythology, and even the Christian idea of the Virgin Mary. Think about how the moon has been passed down through history, shifting in meaning across cultures. Here, the moon casts a gentle light, bathing the scene in a reflective mood. This use of light and shadow is a potent visual language engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level. The landscape is not merely a physical place; it is a mirror of our inner world, a theater for our emotions. Note the non-linear, cyclical progression of this symbol and how it has resurfaced and evolved in new historical contexts.