Pop Art, celebrated by icons like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, masterfully uses repetition to transform everyday objects into profound artistic statements. Warhol’s Campbell’s soup cans and Marilyn Monroe portraits exemplify how recurring imagery can create powerful emotional connections and evoke universal narratives. Inspired by this artistic tradition, my “Passion Series” employs repetition as a narrative tool, presenting six paintings of unlaced roller skates seen from a single, consistent viewpoint.

Each piece in the series, measuring 30×30 cm, is crafted with meticulous attention to detail using acrylic paints on premium cotton canvas, stretched on sturdy wooden frames. The constant perspective draws viewers into a deeper exploration of a personal symbol—the roller skates—revealing their evolution through time and emotion. The color palette shifts dramatically across the series: gold symbolizes the “golden era” of my triumphs as a world champion in artistic roller skating, while black reflects the challenges and darker chapters of an athlete’s journey.

The unlaced skates are a poignant metaphor for my farewell to the world of skating—a graceful acknowledgment of a life stage passed, making way for the complexities and fulfillment of adulthood, with its commitments to work and family. The series title, “Passion,” embraces the duality of the word in Italian: the exhilaration of devotion to a craft, and the struggles—both emotional and physical—that accompany it.

Finished with a double layer of UV-resistant matte varnish for durability, each painting is ready to hang and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Collectors are invited to arrange the six artworks in any configuration, allowing the series to adapt to personal spaces and interpretations. Together, the paintings tell a universal story of transformation, perseverance, and the delicate balance between joy and sacrifice.

Acrylic on Canvas
2022
6 paintings,  30 W x 30 H x 1.7 D cm each