Burnt Memory

Contemporary Mixed Media Painting – Burnt Memory

“Burnt Memory” is a contemporary mixed media painting on canvas, sized 60×80 cm. This original work reinterprets the elegance of a classical marble bust through a powerful and layered visual language. The artist blends traditional portraiture with experimental processes, combining acrylic paint, collage, and surface manipulation.

Concept and artistic vision

The figure appears fragmented, as if caught between memory and disappearance. This distortion is intentional: it encourages the viewer to look deeper and reflect on identity, time, and imperfection. While the subject refers to classical sculpture, the overall mood is raw, modern, and emotionally intense.

Materials and surface

Moschetta builds up the surface using brushstrokes, adhesive transfers, and abrasive tools. As a result, the canvas becomes rich in tactile contrast, scratches, and layered imperfections. Additionally, the warm, burnt tones and ochre palette create an almost archaeological atmosphere, suggesting a forgotten past reemerging through art.

Why collect it

Each of Moschetta’s artworks is a unique piece. “Burnt Memory” is not a print or a reproduction – it’s a one-of-a-kind painting with expressive power. If you’re looking for a contemporary mixed media painting that sparks emotion and invites reflection, this piece may resonate with you.

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