Valentina Ritorova

Between Silence and Storm (2025)

40x50 cm ~ Painting, Acrylic


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This painting evokes passion for me: a sudden, uncontrollable immersion in overwhelming feelings, then a sudden cooling; again, an uncontrollable storm of overwhelming emotions; and again, a wave washing ashore. Passion hidden, on display. Passion between two.
The painting captures a seascape at sunset, where the interplay of light and water seems almost rhythmic. The sky, painted in layers of warm hues—burnt orange, deep amber, and mottled brown—contrasts with light shades of pale blue and white. These layers evoke the fading light of the sun setting below the horizon, spreading a radiant, slightly diffused glow. The sea is depicted with textured waves, rippling and reflecting the fiery sunset. Thick, expressive brushstrokes give the water a sense of movement and depth, lending tactility and volume to the work. Golden spots of light shimmer on the wave crests, while shadows gather in the troughs, creating a play of darkness and light.
The dense layers represent accumulated, unspoken feelings; the horizontal rhythms represent attempts to contain, to frame the uncontrollable; A mixture of colors—like emotions that cannot be separated.
You can place the painting in the bedroom, where the intimacy of the theme and the meditative effect of the color scheme promote relaxation. In a study, it will help you concentrate without distracting brightness. In a living room or sitting area, it will encourage deep conversations and reflection.

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