"The Scent of Olives" - Filomena Reale

Technique: Pastel on pastelmat paper
 Size: 60x46 cm + frame
 Year: 2022



 This pastel work captures the vibrant, pulpy essence of olives ripening under the Mediterranean sun. Through the interplay of light and color, the artist sought to convey the rich texture and vitality of these fruits, a symbol of peace and fertility. Each stroke is a tribute to the generous earth and its abundance, evoking the tranquility and scents of a summer afternoon in the countryside.