The work of the artist Schenetti presents itself as a refined collage of small squares, joined by thin Japanese papers, with a flower in the center which becomes the fulcrum of the composition. The choice of these materials, their arrangement and their visual lightness immediately transport us to an imagery that recalls the East, and in particular Japan, with its artistic tradition of balance, silence and introspection. The use of soft colors and delicate inks, which flow fluidly on the surface, gives the work a sense of continuity and movement, similar to the calm flow of water that descends without obstacles. The collage technique, which the artist takes up and reinvents throughout his works, becomes a tool for transmitting sensations of peace and serenity, almost as if the work itself were a breath, a beat punctuated by slow and measured gestures.
The central flower, in black acrylic, becomes the connection point of the whole ensemble. It is not just a decorative element, but the beating heart of the work, which brings with it a powerful symbolism: the centrality of nature and inner life. The flower, with its discreet but present strength, seems to take on all the weight of the work, becoming a metaphor for the strength and fragility of every movement, of every thought that is born and develops in the silence of the soul. Around it, the boxes, thin lines and barely visible signs recall the idea of a woman covered by a simple headdress, who loses herself in a moment of deep reflection. The figure, somehow distant and indefinite, is the symbol of an inner peace which, despite its elusive essence, becomes manifest through the quiet of the work itself.
The visual lightness of the work, which plays with the contrast between solids and voids, evokes the movement of the wind that crosses the canvas, as well as life itself that moves inside and outside of us, fluid and imperceptible. The use of Japanese papers, which almost seem to float above the surface, amplifies this sense of lightness and detachment from the material world, creating a sensorial experience that goes beyond mere vision. Finally, the black flower, despite its apparent simplicity, becomes the only concrete element that gathers and supports the rest of the work, embodying the strength of every thought and every movement.
In this work, Schenetti manages to transform the collage into a deep and meditative visual language, where every single detail seems to contain a greater meaning, an invitation to slow down, to reflect and to rediscover silence as a form of expression. Through his art, the artist invites us to explore an inner world made of balance, harmony and silence, leading us to confront our own perception of reality.
Tina de Falco