Even if the choice of flowers in October may seem unusual or wrong, however it is in october that Pablo Neruda sets the poem chosen for the month. in the poem he invites all of us to marvel at the simple yet profound beauty of existence. Through the delicate emergence of flowers from barren sand, […]
Category: monthly poem and painting
Welcome to our monthly showcase: where art meets poetry. Curated by the creator of our website, Benedetta Schiavon, each painting is paired with a verse, inviting you to explore the profound connection between visual and literary expression. Join us on this journey of discovery as we celebrate the timeless harmony of creativity each month.
The painting and poem for this month, are mushrooms, they seems such an easy subect however they are a symbol. “The Mushroom” by Sylvia Plath is a mesmerizing journey into the labyrinthine depths of femininity, where the delicate yet resilient essence of womanhood blooms amidst the shadows of societal expectations. Like the eponymous fungus, women […]
April: Passion
I want to dedicate the month of April to passion. The painting here was made by myself but it is clearly inspired by the techniques and subjects of Monet – it represents the fact that I share this passion with all the artists and it is something fundamental in everyday life, as it represents my […]
March: The Lily
For the month of March and spring at the doors, this is the most appropriate paininting, which can be coupled with the beautiful poem “The Lily” by William Blake The modest Rose puts forth a thorn, The humble sheep a threat’ning horn: While the Lily white shall in love delight, Nor a thorn nor a […]
This paint inspiration comes from “the starry night” by Van Gogh. However, the landscape this time is different: instead of being just the sky it is a wave (maybe inspired by “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai), which represents a storm. The storm represents inner turmoil, after all the celebrations in december and january we are […]