La Luna e il Ciliegio
Oil and gold leaf on canvas · 2025 · 40×30 cm
The nocturnal landscape transcends simple naturalistic representation to become a space for the soul: a symbolic vision imbued with Romanticism and Eastern influences. The composition's catalyst is an imposing lunar disk, embellished with a rich golden texture that captures and shatters the light, almost as if to materialize the mystery of the Night. In perfect visual contrast, a purple-indigo cherry tree rises from a dark rock spur: its twisted and proud silhouette recalls the aesthetic of bonsai, a symbol of resilience and a profound connection between earth and sky. In the background, an ocean of cobalt and ultramarine blue embraces two silent sailing vessels. The contrast between the monumental stillness of the moon and the fluid movement of navigation invites the viewer into a moment of suspended contemplation. Martulli thus manages to transform the night into an intimate and reassuring dimension, where the wonder of nature becomes a guide for the inner journey.
