Bianca Raffaella Viewless Wings, 2024

In 'Viewless Wings,' I explore the concept of the 'persistent image,' capturing the elusive halos of white that persist and then fade away, a reflection of my experience with nystagmus-the involuntary shaking of the eye. The subject continually dissolves into nothingness, much like a memory we strive to hold onto, yet it remains just out of reach. This painting embodies the fleeting nature of thoughts and memories that slip away, leaving a longing to grasp what is lost. It presents a transient image that follows me, surrounded by visual echoes. The work illustrates the challenge of observing something closely while caught in a whirlwind, where some elements come into focus while others remain disjointed. Each 'light puff' entering my eye disrupts the empty spaces, creating a pattern that conveys the struggle of capturing the ephemeral.