Description
To the top , acrylic on canvas , cm 60 x cm 60 , Lido delle Nazioni , 2026 .
“To the Top” is a vibrant surrealist painting created by Italian contemporary artist Alessandro Tognin .
Executed in acrylic on canvas, the artwork is a powerful explosion of pure energy, hypnotic geometric structures, and vivid colors that communicate directly with the viewer’s subconscious.
The visual journey is centered around a large mosaic-textured hand occupying the left side of the canvas. Rendered in a patchwork of cool blues, turquoises, and whites framed by thick black lines,
this stylized hand seems to guide the viewer toward a higher spiritual or imaginative plane.
Its fingers gesture upward, interacting with a circular, celestial emblem resembling a small patterned planet or a cosmic portal.
On the right side, the composition balances this upward force with an ascending hot air balloon.
Inside the patterned basket, two stylized human figures stand side by side, embarking on a vertical journey.
Above them, wavy ribbons of yellow and green mimic rising heat waves or pathways of energy, leading toward a giant, swirling mandala-like sun.
This celestial sphere is composed of concentric rings of red, pink, and yellow, bordered by intricate dots and dark blue orbital trails, evoking a deep sense of cosmic gravity and interconnectedness.
Tognin’s masterful use of intense, primary tones—exploding with reds, yellows, and oranges—creates a dreamlike backdrop of pure emotional vibration.
The canvas seamlessly blends raw expressionist brushstrokes with structured, mosaic patterns.
Ultimately, “To the Top” serves as a surreal metaphor for human aspiration, spiritual elevation, and the boundless journey of exploration, inviting the spectator to step directly into a parallel world of vibrant, dreamlike beauty.
