Paintings
Bodies of work, 1997–2026ELEUSI WALLS 2024/25
Inspired by the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, this series continues the Descialbo investigation of weathered wall surfaces. Through portraits of figures such as Persephone and Demeter, the works evoke themes of initiation, transformation and the cyclical relationship between death, memory and rebirth.
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Medusa, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, Ø 120 cm
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Medusa, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Medusa, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Medusa, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Demeter, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, 63x113 cm
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Demeter, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Persephone, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, 140x68 cm and detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Persephone, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Daphne, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, 120x122 cm
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Daphne, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Daphne, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail
Toni Alfano, Portrait of Daphne, 2024 - Charcoal/Descialbo/mixed media, detail