Descrição

“Recomeço” (2024) is a charcoal and acrylic on canvas painting by Ritchelly Oliveira, measuring 190 x 150 cm (74.8 x 59 in). A poised, grayscale figure appears at the center with arms raised in a gesture of gentle release, while white doves circle around her, wings caught in mid-flight. For Ritchelly, these birds symbolize moments of fragility, capturing the delicate balance between vulnerability and the liberating promise of renewal. Framed against a warm terracotta backdrop, the brilliant white of the doves contrasts sharply with the deep, velvety shading of the central figure—an interplay that heightens the sense of transformation at the heart of the piece. Technically, Oliveira’s skilled use of charcoal creates a rich textural depth in the figure, while acrylic brings a crisp luminosity to the doves, underscoring their role as both fragile and hopeful emblems of a fresh start. “Recomeço” thus distills the artist’s enduring fascination with the power of introspection—revealing how embracing one’s vulnerabilities can pave the way for personal rebirth.