Valentina Ritorova

Silent Night (2025)

40x40 cm ~ Painting, Acrylic


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Night. I stopped by the lake. The moon hangs low on the horizon, and all around is absolute silence, the only sound being the gentle lapping of waves against the rocks. I stand and watch. No words are needed here. This silence envelops, soothes, invites me to pause. Time slows down. I become part of this night scene—not a spectator, but a participant.
The work is executed in a subdued, dark palette with accents of ocher, blue, and white. The horizontal composition conveys the tranquility of the water's surface, while the moon creates a focal point and a luminous logic. The rich texture makes the surface almost tangible—you can feel the cool night air and the roughness of the rocks. The painting conveys the serenity and a certain mystery of the water reflecting the light. The artist uses a palette dominated by muted blues, browns, and golds, which spread across the canvas in horizontal, wavy brushstrokes. The interplay of light and shadow plays a key role here: the light seems to dance softly across the surface of the water, creating shimmering reflections that draw the eye. The darker areas create contrast, suggesting depth and the natural unevenness of the body of water. The overall effect is simultaneously calming and contemplative, evoking a sense of quiet introspection or a moment frozen in time. This piece is about silence, contemplation, and the beauty of simple moments.
Artistically, the painting is close to Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism, focusing on mood and sensory experience. The brushstrokes and blended colors create a textured, almost tactile surface, inviting viewers to imagine the cool, gentle movement of water under soft light. The dark palette creates an intimate atmosphere, conducive to relaxation and reflection.
The painting would be appropriate in a bedroom, study, or meditative space.

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