Life

100 x 80 x 2cm Acrylic paint on Canvas 2016
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This painting weaves together symbols of nature and perception, reflecting growth, vitality, and the continuous process of becoming.
Luca Ruffinengo

Full Description

This work brings together multiple symbolic layers within a richly composed image.At first glance, the elegance of a peacock feather stands out, evoking beauty, vitality, and natural grace. At the same time, a blue eye emerges, which can be interpreted as a symbol of perception, awareness, and inner alertness - or even as a sun from which new life originates.

The red plant within the composition refers to "Rotala rotundifolia", an aquatic plant associated with growth, adaptability, and organic development. Combined with the warm color tones, it creates a sense of summer, light, and energy, while the cooler hues evoke water, depth, and calm. In this way, contrasting elements meet and form a harmonious whole.

Life thus speaks of vitality, transformation, and the interplay between nature, perception, and inner development. The work invites the viewer to see more than just a motif within its forms: it becomes an image of emergence, growth, and the continuous process of becoming.

About

Luca

Artistic Approach
My work explores the space between control and intuition. I’m drawn to contrasts - structure and chaos, clarity and abstraction - and I use them to create pieces that invite interpretation rather than dictate it. Color plays a central role in my practice, often used boldly and in layered compositions to evoke emotion and depth. Each work is less about a fixed message and more about opening a dialogue between the viewer and the image.
Background & Perspective
I move fluidly between art and design, which strongly shapes how I think and create. While my artistic work is driven by expression and emotion, my background in design sharpens my sense for composition, balance, and intention. This dual perspective allows me to approach each piece with both freedom and precision.
Original Works & Prints
All artworks originate from my own practice and are carefully translated into high-quality prints to make them accessible beyond the original piece. Whether original or print, each work is created with the same attention to detail and respect for material, aiming to bring a distinct atmosphere into the spaces they inhabit.

About

Luca

Design Philosophy
My approach to design is rooted in clarity, intention, and purpose. I see design as a way of transforming ideas into tangible solutions - where form, function, and meaning are carefully aligned. Each object is shaped not only by aesthetics, but by how it is experienced and used.
Process & Perspective
Coming from an artistic background, I bring an intuitive and exploratory mindset into my design process. I often begin with open-ended experimentation, then refine ideas through structure and precision. This balance allows me to create designs that feel both thoughtful and distinctive.
Objects & Experience
I create objects that aim to integrate naturally into their environment while still carrying a subtle, defining presence. Materials, proportions, and details are considered carefully to achieve a sense of coherence and longevity - designs that are not only functional, but quietly expressive.

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