Annamaria Russo

Her painting is born from a declared obsession with the human face and with colour—elements that become tools for emotional exploration even before they serve as means of representation. In her works, portraiture transcends mere physical likeness, becoming an introspective space where identity is revealed through a symbolic and deeply evocative visual narrative. The female figures, the central protagonists of her artistic practice, appear suspended in a silent, timeless dimension. Their intense, direct gaze invites the viewer to look beyond appearances, while the imposing floral crowns become metaphors for the inner self: the flowers embody emotions, vulnerability, memories, desires, and transformation. Each floral composition is an emotional map—a visible manifestation of what belongs to the invisible.