Serenity

Title: Serenity
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions:  80 cm x 40 cm
Artist: Valeria Nortanicola
Year: January 2025

Description:
Serenity is a contemplative portrait that centers on a woman with closed eyes, immersed in a dreamlike floral setting. Her expression is one of deep calm and introspection, suggesting a moment of emotional stillness or inner peace. The earthy tones of her flowing hair blend seamlessly with the richly textured garden of stylized flowers that surround her—featuring daisies, wild blooms, and soft bursts of color in pinks, greens, and whites.

The composition balances figurative realism with an impressionistic background, creating a visual contrast that heightens the meditative quality of the work. The flowers, painted in layered patterns and expressive strokes, evoke a sense of nature’s quiet presence, enhancing the theme of serenity.

Through its gentle mood and harmonious integration of figure and environment, the painting invites viewers into a space of reflection, peace, and emotional grounding.