Senza Titolo 2015

This untitled painting by Zani Corrado, measuring 48 by 36 cm, is all about the drama of the brushstroke in shades of green, white, and black. I can almost feel the artist's hand at work, swishing and swirling, trying to capture a moment, a feeling, maybe a landscape. Looking at those dark, energetic strokes, I imagine Corrado outside on a windy day, squinting at the light, rapidly trying to depict what he sees. The paint looks almost chalky and dry, so I wonder if it’s oil pastel or gouache? See how the strokes of white carve out an inner light, as if the painting is illuminating itself? The way the paint sits on the surface, it's not just a picture, it's an event. It reminds me of Auerbach's landscapes. What would it be like to stand next to Corrado and see that landscape through his eyes, in real time? Painting becomes a record of time and lived experience, a conversation across decades, and a way to keep ideas alive.