Al bolentino

"Al bolentino" (Ref. 130) celebrates one of the most iconic and carefree rituals of Alassio summers: afternoon fishing from the "gozzo." In the background, the protective silhouette of Capo Mele stands out, while at the center of the scene, two young fishermen lean from opposite sides of the boat, immersed in the ancient gesture of lowering the "bolentino" line. Ruggero Ruggieri uses the palette knife to describe not only the physicality of the boys and the wood but also the soul of those simple tools, like the cork spool, that marked an entire generation. The thick oil medium brings the gulf's water to life, capable of shifting from afternoon calm to the energy of a storm braved out of passion. It is a work steeped in nostalgia and vitality, a tribute to friendship and the freedom that only the sea can provide. An authentic piece of Ligurian figurative art, perfect for those seeking painting that tells real-life stories with a modern, engaging textured technique.