JARA MARZULLI - Psyche and the Attesa del Bacio (2026)

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm. This figurative and contemporary work depicts a reclining nude female figure, her gaze directed towards the viewer, one hand resting delicately on her lips in a gesture of intimacy, anticipation, and restrained sensuality. The composition is developed through a close framing and a slightly elevated perspective, which gives special prominence to the face, hands, and female anatomy, creating an image of remarkable psychological and expressive intensity. The body is positioned in a relaxed posture, with one arm raised above the head, while the gentle twist of the torso and the tilt of the face generate a sinuous movement that spans the entire pictorial surface. The artist uses a color palette dominated by warm tones—pinks, ochres, golds, and earth tones—which contrast with a background of soft greenish, bluish, and grayish hues. The loose, expressive brushstrokes combine areas of delicate anatomical modeling with surfaces of greater gestural freedom, allowing the viewer to appreciate the texture of the paint and the variations of light on the skin. The diffused, enveloping lighting accentuates the volumes of the female body and lends the scene an atmosphere of intimacy and contemplation. The title, Psiche e l’attesa del bacio (Psyche and the Waiting for the Kiss), alludes to the mythological figure of Psyche and the famous tale of her love for Eros, interpreting the moment before the kiss as a metaphor for desire, vulnerability, and amorous anticipation. The work thus establishes a dialogue between the classical tradition of the female nude and a contemporary pictorial sensibility, in which the representation of the body transcends its physical dimension to become a vehicle for emotions and inner states. Her artistic language shares affinities with certain compositions by Lucian Freud (1922-2011), particularly in its attention to corporeality, the physical presence of the human figure, and the expressiveness of the paint itself, as well as with the work of Jenny Saville (Cambridge, 1970), due to its exploration of female anatomy, the close-up framing, and the psychological intensity of the portrait. Parallels can also be drawn with certain paintings by Egon Schiele (1890-1918), given the importance given to gesture, the vulnerability of the body, and the emotional dimension of the human figure. These references constitute stylistic affinities and do not imply an attribution of authorship. The composition stands out for its balance between sensuality, introspection, and pictorial expressiveness, offering a contemporary interpretation of the myth of Psyche through a highly sensitive figurative language.

Estimation:€2,000

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