Critical Review by Roberto Litta – Premio Brera 2026
Official critique written for Premio Brera.
The artwork “Maternal Symphony”, the artist Andrea Stefanicova (known as Art By Andy Original) orchestrates a delicate balance between graphic realism and decorative vibrancy. The work celebrates the primordial bond between mother and child through a pair of elephants rendered with meticulous precision in graphite and charcoal, highlighting the texture of their skin and the wisdom in their gaze. The contrast between the gray tones of the pachyderms and the saturated colors of the flowers creates a visual symphony that enhances the tenderness of the natural gesture. Stefanicova transforms the canvas into a hymn to protection and the continuity of life, where the strength of nature blends with an almost fairylike sweetness.