Natura Morta 

Bruno Cassinari's "Natura Morta" presents us with a dynamic still life, infused with post-war sensibilities, from an artist who lived through the tumultuous years of Italian modernism. Born in 1912, Cassinari witnessed the rise and fall of Fascism, and these socio-political realities invariably seeped into his artistic expression. "Natura Morta" pulses with an emotional intensity that speaks to the artist’s deeply felt engagement with the world. Cassinari disrupts traditional representations by creating an emotional narrative rather than a factual one. The fragmented female form is a focal point, rendered without arms or a head, alluding to the objectification of the female form. The suggestive fruit and looming eye could be interpreted as symbols for suppressed desires. Cassinari asks us to reflect on the nature of existence. Cassinari's painting becomes more than just a still life. It mirrors the shattered realities and personal struggles of a world reconstructing itself after conflict.