Original watercolor painting 'The Golden Progenitor' from the Radiance Collection, featuring a young woman's profile against a gold leaf backdrop

Radiance Collection: A Statement Against Human Trafficking

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The Essence of The Radiance Collection

The origin and vision of the Radiance collection


The Radiance collection was born from the exploration of the unique and unmistakable feminine energy that shines in every woman. The result is an exciting blend of brightness and shades among gold, where women are portrayed as blossoming protagonists.

Symbolism and Meaning

Reflections on resilience and the role of women


This collection aims to honor the respect for the female figure in the contemporary world, often overlooked in various sectors.

The style blends elements of fairy tales and surrealism, enriched with exotic references and symbols of transformation, featuring recurring motifs like flowers throughout the collection.

Recurring flowers adorn the works, symbolizing female beauty and strength.

The artist presents this collection as a tribute to the respect due to the female figure, often neglected in various areas. Launched with a personal exhibition in Miami in 2023, the collection stands as a manifesto against female abuse, with a particular focus on hyper-sexualization in the media and online.

Radiance and Society

Art as a means of social awareness


Radiance not only celebrates female resilience but also invites reflection on the role of women in contemporary society.

The work addresses the delicate issue of human trafficking, using powerful artistic expression to denounce modern slavery. By depicting women immersed in golden shades and surrounded by a halo of light, the artist symbolizes their inner strength that counters the commodification of the female body.

This artistic work not only conveys a message of hope and renewal for the victims but also serves as a call to action against exploitation.

With Radiance, the artist aims to raise public awareness and promote social change, encouraging viewers to join the fight against human trafficking and all forms of abuse.

Inner Light

The meaning and impact of the word "Radiance"


The word “Radiance” conjures the image of radiating light, symbolizing the strength and energy that women emit. This term, evoking the idea of shining and spreading energy, is closely linked to the concept of propagation.

In the feminine context, radiance refers not only to the ability to emit bright light and vital energy but also to the intrinsic power of women to influence, nurture, and grow what surrounds them.

This force is not limited to the physical or visible dimension; like light traveling through empty space, women’s influence extends beyond tangible boundaries, having a profound and lasting impact. In this sense, feminine radiance represents the unique ability to give life, support growth, and perpetuate positive change, embodying the power and resilience of the female spirit.

The Artwork


This collection shines in a range of colors and tones, consisting of seven female figures painted with delicate watercolors and gold leaf, and large oil canvases.

The works are a source of inspiration and highlight the centrality of women in the universe and their ability to spread their inner energy through everything, even the void.

The collection includes pieces like “The Guardian”, which contrasts the silence around human trafficking, representing a form of modern slavery, and “Resilience”, portraying a girl with a provocative gaze and a fierce beast behind her, symbolizing the often-overlooked strength and delicacy of the contemporary female figure.

Other notable works include “The Emergence of a Queen”, representing a powerful African woman, and “Amour-Propre”, a painting depicting a deep emotional moment for a woman, radiating golden particles of energy like a flower emits pollen.

Diversity in the Collection

The importance of cultural and racial diversity


According to scholars, the origin of our species is in Africa, and this propagation point coincides with the African race. For this reason, in Alex Righetto’s “Radiance” collection, there is a significant representation of the Black race, reflecting the diversity of human races.

The collection celebrates this diversity and highlights the unique beauty and energy that characterize each culture and race, with particular attention to the representation of African women, acknowledging their fundamental role in the origin and evolution of our species.

Artistic Evolution

Reflections on artistic expression in the collection


The first four pieces of Alex Righetto’s “Radiance” collection, created in 2022, are watercolor works, while the more recent evolutions are oil paintings on canvas.

This transition from watercolor to oil on canvas reflects the evolving artistic exploration and expression within the collection, offering a diverse range of textures and depths in depicting the central theme of feminine energy and diversity.

Reflections on the Theme

The importance of the collection's message in the modern world


The theme of Alex Righetto’s ‘Radiance’ collection focuses on celebrating feminine energy and denouncing serious issues such as human trafficking. In modern society, especially in the United States, the data on this phenomenon are alarming. Over time, social media have become vehicles for spreading questionable behavior patterns, fueled also by the easy accessibility of adult sites to minors and teenagers, contributing to a distorted and violent image of women in the world. These sites stimulate the ‘demand’ that feeds the terrible ‘market’ of human beings, often minors.

Organizations like fightthenewdrug.org work to redefine this role, countering these negative trends. The ‘Radiance’ collection fits into this context, using art as a tool for awareness and social change, without necessarily showing the brutal and dark side.


An abstract oil painting by Alex Righetto, part of the 'Perfectly Imperfect' collection, depicting a contemplative figure.

Perfectly Imperfect Collection

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Perfectly Imperfect

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Unnamed woman


In “Unnamed Woman,” abstraction and figuration meet in a kaleidoscopic swirl of colors and shapes, sketching the semblance of a female entity while maintaining an intentional obscurity that veils her identity. The work explores the myriad facets of femininity through an abstract lens, choosing to celebrate every hue, every stroke, and every undefined line as a testament to the multifaceted nature of womanhood itself.

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Blossoming


Blossoming: A Captivating Vertical Oil on Canvas Masterpiece – Part of the Perfectly Imperfect Collection. Measuring 27.5 x 39.5 inches and housed in an exquisite White Wood Floated Frame from Italy. This artwork boasts an illustrious exhibition history at Gallerie Hemilton in Cannes, France, and now is located in Italy

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The Thinker


The Thinker: An Abstract Portrait in Oil on Canvas – A Pensive Masterpiece. Measuring 16 x 19.5 inches and elegantly framed in a White Wood Floated Frame, this artwork finds its place within the Perfectly Imperfect collection. It has graced the prestigious walls of Gallerie Hemilton in Cannes, France, and now resides in Italy, where it continues to provoke thought and inspire contemplation.

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Fading


Fading: A Timeless Reverie in Oil on Canvas, stretching 27.5 x 39.5 inches. A treasured addition to the Perfectly Imperfect collection, this masterpiece has graced the halls of Gallerie Hemilton in Cannes, France, where it shared its story. Encased in a White Wood Floated Frame, it is currently located in Italy

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Echoes of memory


Echoes of Memory: A Vertical Wall Art Masterpiece in Oil on Board, measuring 18.8 x 30.7 inches. This evocative creation hails from the esteemed Perfectly Imperfect collection. Framed to perfection, it carries its narrative through time and space. With a history that includes a prestigious exhibition at Art Expo Sanremo Italy 2023, it resonates with echoes of memory that linger long after viewing.

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    A charcoal drawing by artist Alex Righetto, depicting an abstracted face with a blend of smudged lines and a splash of color, displayed against a reflective surface.

    The Studio Collection

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    The Studio Collection is a fascinating body of work that showcases the unique artistic style and creative vision of Alex Righetto. This collection serves as a playground for the artist to experiment with new techniques, explore different mediums, and push the boundaries of their art.

    The range of works included in this collection is diverse and exciting, featuring a mix of oil paintings, watercolors, and acrylics. Each piece is a study in itself, with intricate details and stunning visual elements that captivate the viewer’s attention. The colors, textures, and brushstrokes used in these works are a testament to the artist’s creativity and skill, and they offer a glimpse into the mind of the artist as they explore new techniques and ideas.

    The Studio Collection is not just a showcase of artistic experimentation but also a source of inspiration and creativity for the artist.

    These pieces often serve as a study path, leading to new stories and ideas for future works. The collection is an ever-evolving masterpiece, with each new piece adding to the tapestry of Alex Righetto’s artistic journey.
    While not typically displayed in galleries, the Studio Collection is still available for sale. These pieces make for stunning decor, adding depth and character to any space.
    They are a testament to the artist’s dedication to their craft and their willingness to push the boundaries of their art.

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      Alex Righetto's collections

      Alex Righetto's Collections

      Alex Righetto has already created multiple collections of artwork, each with its own unique themes and styles. These collections showcase the artist’s versatility and range, as well as his commitment to exploring new ideas and techniques in his work. Some of these collections include the rebirth collection and Romeo and Juliet.

      The new collection

      Perfectly Imperfect

      The “Perfectly Imperfect” collection features a series of artworks created in 2023. The collection’s exhibition history spans the United States, France, the UK, and Italy, including venues in Miami, Cannes, Sanremo, Florence, Milan, and London.

      2022 - 2023 collection

      Radiance Collection

      The Radiance Collection is a brand-new series of artworks created in 2022. This collection explores the concept of women radiating special energy, with each piece showcasing the unique and powerful energy that emanates from women.

      2022 - 2023 collection

      Renaissance Collection

      The Renaissance Collection features a series of artworks created between 2022-2023. These pieces are created to celebrate and reinterpret the Renaissance period, sometimes with a modern twist.
      One of the highlights of this collection is Mona Lisa’s Daughter, which adds a new perspective to the iconic painting.

      2021 collection

      Rebirth Collection

      The Rebirth Collection is a series of original pieces created by the artist using watercolor or pencils. These artworks mark the first-ever pieces produced by the artist after 2021 and are not centered around a singular theme. However, the value of this collection lies in the fact that it represents the artist’s rebirth.

      2021 - 2023 collection

      Studio Collection

      The Studio Pieces is a series of original artworks that are not part of any specific collection. These pieces are created by the artist as a way to explore different techniques or potential avenues for their work. As such, these artworks are not typically showcased or displayed.
      Most of these pieces are done in watercolor, and they offer a glimpse into the artist’s creative process and experimentation.

      2021 collection

      Romeo and Juliet Collection

      The Romeo and Juliet Collection features a series of completed and framed artworks. This collection was featured as the official artwork for Art Basel 2021, adding to its significance and value.

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        The Radiance Collection

        Radiance Collection


        The Radiance collection was born from the exploration of the unique and unmistakable feminine energy that shines in every woman.

        The result is an exciting ensemble of brightness and shades among gold, where women are the blossoming protagonists.

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        Introduction to The Radiance Collection

        Women are the center of the universe.
        They emanate energy and vitality that makes everything around them blossom.

        This collection is the result of an exploration of the female energy that shines through each woman.

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        Symbolism and Meaning

        Reflections on Resilience and the Role of Women


        The “Radiance” collection by Alex Righetto celebrates the unique feminine energy, presenting women as radiant figures in a blend of brightness and golden hues.

        It honors the female figure, often overlooked in society, through a fusion of fairy-tale and surreal elements, with floral motifs symbolizing women’s beauty and strength.

        The collection, while paying tribute to women’s resilience, also addresses serious issues like human trafficking, using art as a tool for social awareness and change. This artistic endeavor not only offers hope and renewal but also inspires action against exploitation and abuse.

        Read: A Statement Against Human Trafficking

        The Golden Progenitor


        The core piece of the radiance collection is a Watercolor on Arches paper, depicting a young woman. Her delicate profile creates a strong contrast with the golden wave of energy that propagates from the center to the outside.

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        The Emergence of a Queen


        The emergence of a queen is a powerful representation of an African woman. The hat becomes a flower that radiates gold and orange petals.

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        Angelic Cherubic


        “Angelic Cherubic,” from the Radiance Collection’s 2021 lineup, is a watercolor painting that reflects a calm yet resilient femininity. Showcased in Miami and Tampa, its subtle gradients of pink and accents of gold celebrate inner beauty and spirituality, contrasting with the grim reality of human trafficking.

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        Amour-Propre


        Amour-propre is a powerful painting depicting a deep emotional moment for a woman. Like a flower emanates pollen she radiates gold particles of energy .

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        2023

        Lady and Flamingo


        A young woman stands at the center of an enchanted and almost magical world, surrounded by a cloud of delicate flower petals. With a direct and penetrating gaze, she stares at the viewer, conveying a sense of strength and mystery.

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        The Guardian


        “The Guardian,” an exceptional piece from the 2023 Radiance Collection, is a 4 x 48 x 72 inches oil painting on canvas.

        Presented at a solo exhibition in Miami, this collection serves as a bold artistic statement against human trafficking, an issue often shrouded in silence yet represents a form of modern-day slavery.

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        Resilience


        “Resilience,” a 2023 artwork from the “Radiance” collection, portrays a girl with a provocative gaze and a fierce beast behind her, symbolizing the often-overlooked strength and delicacy of the contemporary female figure.

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          A digital art piece titled 'Mona Lisa's Daughter' by Alex Righetto, featuring a modern interpretation of the classic Mona Lisa, displayed on a large screen in the vibrant and crowded Times Square.

          Modern Renaissance Art Collection

          Modern Renaissance Art

          “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.”

           

          Michelangelo Buonarroti


          Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, better known as Michelangelo,
          was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who lived from 1475 to 1564.

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          Introduction to Renaissance Art

          Let's take a look at one of the most brilliant journeys happened in art and world history

          My name is Alex and I am an Italian Artist. Today I want to bring you with me on a journey that goes back in time, 520 years ago.

          This modern renaissance art collection is an homage to my country, and to the greatest geniuses of the past from which we are still benefitting today.

          It’s an introduction to help you understand the context of my artwork.

          Mona Lisa's Daughter


          The core piece of the radiance collection is a Watercolor on Arches paper, depicting a young woman. Her delicate profile creates a strong contrast with the golden wave of energy that propagates from the center to the outside.

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          Rebirth of Venus


          The Rebirth of Venus is a contemporary work that reconnects with Sandro Botticelli’s Renaissance masterpiece: The Birth of Venus.

          Original

          The David


          This work is an outstanding homage to the Renaissance, the dominant period of time leading to contemporary society.

          An impressive 10 feet tall watercolor triptych, of The David, who, despite wasn’t the favorite in the fight won against Goliah, is a symbol and example for minority communities.

          Original

          Il Ratto delle Sabine


          This work is an outstanding homage to the Renaissance, the dominant period of time leading to contemporary society.

          Original

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            A watercolor and ink portrait of Juliet, with a contemplative gaze, set against a vibrant red backdrop, symbolizing her pivotal decision to transform.

            Romeo and Juliet Collection

            What would happen if Romeo and Juliet had not died?

            What would have happened if Romeo and Juliet had not died in the tragic story of their love? This New Collection aims to introduce a new narrative with an imagined scenario.

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            What if people needed to conquer their own darkness to find true love?

            Alex's new collection: Romeo and Juliet

            In this fresh perspective, the focus isn’t on the love between these doomed lovers, but rather a reflection on the personal transformations each one of us undergoes in order to sustain a relationship.


            Juliet outside

            Juliet Portrait

            The initial phase of the story primarily serves as a comparative representation of the psychological states of the two young protagonists.

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            Juliet inside

            Verona on her mind

            On one hand, we have Juliet: on the surface, she appears calm, but she is trapped by the desires and expectations of her parents.

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            Romeo outside

            Romeo's Portrait

            Similar to the portrait of Juliet we have the portrait of Romeo. Rich, handsome, and yet melancholic like Juliet.

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            Romeo inside

            Pain is close to pleasure

            He’s tormented by selfish desires and impulses, aimed solely at his own personal gratification.

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            Juliet's family situation

            Being Pulled Apart

            In a profound state of distress, Juliet appears shattered. The painting depicts her as if she’s tearing pieces from herself, to the point of seeming on the verge of disintegration.

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            The decision to change

            Moment of Truth

            This painting marks a turning point, the beginning of transformation. Juliet realizes that change requires letting go of a part of herself.

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            Romeo’s emotions

            As a result of being unable to truly “love” the person he just met at a party, Romeo delves even deeper into his internal turmoil.

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            The definition of love

            The Balcony Scene

            This painting is the centerpiece, depicting the iconic balcony scene between Romeo and Juliet. This is probably the most significant piece in the collection, as it illuminates the fundamental dynamic upon which their relationship is based.

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            The healing process

            Light and Shadows

            The collection culminates in a theatrical and symbolic gesture: the elimination of one’s negative self, a necessary sacrifice to stay beside the loved one.

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            The wedding of Romeo and Juliet

            The Wedding

            This unique watercolor painting features Robert Downey Jr as Friar Lorenz, the man who orchestrated Romeo and Juliet’s secret plan.

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            Juliet is getting rid of her ego

            The Killing of Juliet’s ego

            The painting beautifully captures the pivotal moment when Juliet silences her own selfishness.

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            The couple can have a future

            Life after life

            The final piece represents a conclusion that heralds a future.
            This painting underscores the importance of resilience and dedication needed to overcome challenges and achieve a genuine happy ending.

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              Alex Righetto's perspective on the. Romeo and Juliet Collection

              Romeo and Juliet Art Introduction

              "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"


              The most famous line of the immortal play “Romeo and Juliet” – is the perfect romanticized love story that every teenager wants to re-live (minus the ending of course).

              In 2021 I brought the story of Romeo and Juliet to Miami Art Basel.

              My idea when I began this multi-year art project was to capture the magnificence and purity of this story… And transform the ending.

              A portrait of the artist Alex Righetto
              Introduction

              My name is Alex, I am Italian from Verona “the city of love”, the same one the original Shakespeare play is set. I grew up studying at the Fine Arts Academy of Verona, Italy.

              The exhibition idea is that Romeo and Juliet “kill” their childish ego instead of themselves, their incidents are helping them to grow together instead of dying. In this new perspective, it is not  about the love between these two doomed lovers, but it’s rather a reflection on what we each go through in our own personal changes in order to maintain a relationship.

              Romeo and Juliet, in the Western world, is often idolized as the meeting of perfectly matched lovers. What could be better? Haven’t we all fantasized about finding our ideal soul mate? Where sparks fly and everything melts into a perfect place?

              That’s NOT what Romeo and Juliet is about!

              Romeo and Juliet is a story between a 13-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, over a few days, resulting in 6 deaths, including a double suicide. Toxic. But the immortal love story and meaning behind it is what sticks with us through the ages.

              As a culture, we took the intense and passionate love story, full of deep meaning and beautiful verses, and almost “extracted” the good, and conveniently “ignored” the bad. The fact that they both tragically die at the end, by their own hand, so needlessly… isn’t what 6-year-old girls dress up for on Halloween in their pretty costumes.

              Death of an Ego.

              What if, instead of them dying at the end, tragically… something else could die, in its stead. Have you ever had a toxic relationship? One where you wanted to give them the world at any expense. Or even take it?

              Has the object of your passions ever been so intense that nothing else mattered and you were prepared to burn your life to the ground in the white-hot pursuit of your desire? So did Romeo. And so did Juliet. And it ended tragically.

              But what if something else could have been destroyed. What if, all the darkness, that holds us, humans, back from being the ideal version of ourselves… could be vanquished? What if instead of “The tragic death of the Star-Crossed Lovers” it was the death of an ego. The death of the darkness that drives us to insanity.

              So I got started and re-imagined this immortal play from scratch.

              In the play, Romeo meets Juliet, they meet and love in secret, they fall in love, they are stopped by their feuding families, and in the end, their attempts to elope and marry is defeated in a cruel twist of fate. The difference between life and death, eternal love and joy, and absolute misery come down to the lateness of a crucial letter that doesn’t arrive in time.

              How many times have we succumbed to the dark passions of our own desires in the heat of the moment? An impulse of a night, darkening the rest of our lives?

              What if though, the object of destruction instead of being ourselves, and the ones we love… what if the thing sacrificed, the thing destroyed was the darkness itself? Our ego, our most base inclination to decadent vice… what if that could be destroyed as surely as Romeo’s final act ended his short but violent life? Rather than a 3-day passion-fuelled whirlwind “romance” that ends in death, what if to truly find love, we must end our own darkness?

              Our own ego. Our own pride. In order to live a life in love, with someone else?

              This is what this series is about. The self-inflicted knife wound to the most destructive parts of our soul, to allow a true love story between us and our lover to blossom.

              Who would we be if we could sever our commitment or even devotion to our weakest and most cowardly acts, and live a life unselfishly in love? Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was about the meeting of two doomed lovers, ending in death.

              But what if Romeo and Juliet hadn’t died? What if the object pierced with their blade was their own childish ego? This is what my art series is about. The Metamorphosis we all have to go through with our love and life partner, the shattering of our own selfish darkness we ALL have to make, in order to actually find and keep true love in life.

              The kind that lasts and leads to lives beautifully lived.

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              Rebirth Collection

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              The Rebirth Collection is a series of original pieces created by the artist using watercolor or pencils. These artworks mark the first-ever pieces produced by the artist after 2021 and are not centered around a singular theme. However, the value of this collection lies in the fact that it represents the artist’s rebirth.

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