Original artwork description:

"My Chandelier of Love" (80x80cm, Oil on Canvas, 2024) by Dominic Virtosu is a captivating exploration of light, love, and the contrasts between elegance and raw intensity. The piece features a chandelier rendered in thick, expressive strokes of oil paint, applied directly from the tube, giving the artwork an almost sculptural texture that demands both attention and reverence. Against a dark, almost mysterious background, the chandelier becomes a radiant symbol of love—its forms luminous, yet its light tinged with the complexity of passion and emotion.

Through this technique, Virtosu elevates the chandelier from a mere object of opulence to a profound metaphor for connection, strength, and the weight of love. The heavy, almost tactile quality of the oil paint infuses the piece with a sense of both fragility and permanence, as though each brushstroke represents a layer of experience, tenderness, and history. The piece invites the viewer to reflect on the dual nature of love—how it can shine brightly and fiercely, but also carry with it an undeniable depth, mystery, and vulnerability.
"My Chandelier of Love" speaks to the complexities of human connection, where beauty and intensity often coexist, illuminating the dark corners of our hearts. The chandelier, in all its grandeur and imperfection, becomes a testament to love’s transformative power—its ability to both illuminate and challenge, to uplift and to anchor.

For those intrigued by the intricate texture and emotional resonance of this work, or who wish to delve deeper into its meaning, artist Dominic Virtosu welcomes your inquiries. Contact him today to explore this luminous and profound piece further.

Materials used:

oil on canvas

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