SPIRITUAL SONG n190 - artwork by roberto tagliazucchi

In Spiritual Song 190, light manifests as a vertical presence—intense and tormented—pushing its way through a dark, oppressive background. The thin yet vibrant red line runs across the surface like a luminous wound, a trace of energy seemingly carved into the material. The red is not uniform but broken, pulsating, almost a sign of inner tension. A curved black line diagonally crosses the composition, as if trying to restrain or divert the light’s ascension. This element introduces a sense of conflict and resistance, suggesting a struggle between darkness and revelation. Compared to other works in the series, the contrast here is more dramatic: the light does not emerge peacefully but with effort, as an act of will against opposing forces.