“L’Elisir D’Amore / The Elixir Of Love”

Provincetown – Painter and photographer Greg Salvatori, known internationally for his colorful and provocative art, is set to debut his latest exhibition, “L’Elisir D’Amore / The Elixir Of Love.” The exhibit, opening Friday 7/12 at 7pm at Greg Salvatori Gallery, 366 Commercial Street, features his newest collection of paintings created during the past winter.

The opening night event will offer a meet-and-greet with the artist and the opportunity to discuss his inspiration and creative process while sharing some bubbles with his guests, buyers, friends, journalists and art collectors.

Greg Salvatori's work has always pushed the boundaries, and this new collection is no exception. Playful and provocative, it blends contemporary techniques and aesthetics while evoking classical traditions, in this case Salvatori’s favorite Opera, Donizetti’s L’Elisir D’Amore, a piece of music history for almost 200 years.

The exhibit is a subtle social commentary on our beliefs, delving deep into the symbols that define excitement, anticipation, and the allure for the potential of something amazing. The series conjures the image of the elixir bottle, the spell of the magic potion, and that irresistible attraction that whispers in our ear to give something a try. But beyond the surface of the bottle, these works make us consider the faith we put in new beginnings, the fear and the excitement we feel when we are about to take a bold risk, the undeniable attraction for the unknown and the unintelligible.

"Each piece in this collection is a journey in our emotions and the rituals we create around love and desire," said Salvatori. "From the vibrancy of love's initial spark, to the curious allure of the new, my aim is to capture the thrill of this curiosity and invite viewers to contemplate their own experiences, their most exciting hopes and their most secret desires. We make the magic potion real.”

These paintings are joyful and deliberate, making full use of vibrant colors and innovative media including metallic paints and Augmented Reality. They are a vibrant representations of love, passion, and anticipation with highlights including piece like “Elixir I” where colors and texture bring the sense of the explosive power of a magic potion and allude to a bottle of poppers, or “Elixir VII” that appears to contain the most energetic rainbow and recalls Giotto’s mystical golden halo.

This must-see collection promises to be a captivating experience for art enthusiasts, sapiosexuals, and for all of those who can’t resist and wonder “what if..?” Don't miss the chance to experience this extraordinary collection.

Opening night Friday 7/12/24 - 7pm at Greg Salvatori Gallery. On display till 7/25/24