Anna Congedo
30x30 cm
This painting captures a quiet winter moment in the historic streets of Guagnano, in the heart of Puglia. A simple bicycle leans against a sun-warmed wall, decorated with soft lights and a small pot of flowers — a humble celebration of Christmas in southern Italy.
The glowing ladder behind it hints at ascent: a path upward, toward light, tradition, and family roots. The bicycle, a symbol of journeys taken slowly and with intention, stands still for a moment, as if waiting for its owner to return.
The warm palette reflects the Italian winter sun — gentle, nostalgic, and full of life — while the composition preserves the charm of a real scene that once caught the artist’s attention and stayed with her for months before finding form on canvas.
It is a painting about homecoming, memory, and the quiet rituals that make even the simplest street corner feel sacred.
This painting was first publicly exhibited at the Exhibition “Ukraine. War. Resilience” on 26-29 August 2025, Europa House Kosova, Prishtina
1 October, 2025 at “Suzanne X Arts: She creates - We share”, Kosova, Prishtina