“The Romance (Polaris)”, this artwork is part of Alex Righetto’s new collection, The Metamorphosis, first unveiled in Verona in 2024.

The Romance (Polaris) serves as the symbolic heart of Alex Righetto’s entire collection, embodying the dream of love—both an unattainable ideal and a guiding force. In this breathtaking oil on canvas, the star Polaris represents the beacon of hope and inspiration for every couple, an eternal reference point guiding their journey. Righetto weaves together the themes of longing and aspiration, capturing the essence of love as something both beautiful and elusive.

The painting is imbued with a sense of the ethereal, where soft light and delicate lines symbolize the dreamlike nature of romantic ideals. Yet, despite the distance between the lovers and their perfect vision of love, Polaris remains a constant guide, urging them to strive towards unity and connection. The Romance (Polaris) speaks to the universal yearning for an idealized love, one that may never fully be reached, yet forever inspires and elevates those who pursue it. Through this masterpiece, Righetto conveys the enduring power of love’s dream as both a guiding light and an unreachable star.