In this work, Pier Claudio Pantieri explores the floral motif as a symbolic and vertical structure, far removed from naturalistic representation. The subject takes on a totemic presence, built through dense material layering and the use of warm, earthy tones characteristic of the artist’s mature pictorial language.
The strictly vertical composition suggests a tension between growth and endurance, while the stylized flowers appear marked by time and experience. The incised and veiled background preserves traces of gesture and matter, reflecting the artisanal dimension and the role of memory that are central to Pantieri’s practice as a painter, ceramist, and sculptor.
The work belongs to the artist’s production related to rural and symbolic themes, where nature becomes a vehicle for broader reflections on human condition, permanence, and fragility. The image does not describe but rather holds meaning, inviting slow and contemplative viewing.