DREAMER IN BLOOM
PIETRU FARRUGIA
Medium: Silverpoint on prepared paper
Size: 14.9x21cm
Year: 2024
Artwork Description: Crafted in the meticulous medium of silverpoint, this drawing showcases the technique’s focus on fine lines and subtle tonal variations, complementing the dreamlike quality of the subject. The drawing’s subject, a man crowned with flowers and lost in thought, evokes a sense of springtime reverie. Employing traditional methods, the artist has prepared the paper to interact with the silver, ensuring that the drawing will develop a unique patina over time, much like the evolving nature of memories and dreams.