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"A painter of the silent world," as he liked to call himself, Ítalo Pedro De Luca dedicated his work to unraveling the poetry and soul of things. Self-taught, his sensitivity and instinct guided his art, maintaining a figurative approach that eschewed haste and demanded a profound gaze.

His paintings, initially signed "Del Valle," "De La Croá," "Álvarez Prado," and finally "I. P. De Luca," required careful observation to reveal their magnitude. Oil was his most frequent companion, although he also explored pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and drawing.

His landscapes and flowers are not mere representations; they are whispers of eternal solitude, of an atmosphere of tranquility that takes center stage. This atmosphere is achieved through a refined use of tones, broad backgrounds, and skies of abysmal depth.

The objects often seem suspended on the canvas and in time, suggesting a timelessness and evanescence. The colors—blues, ochres, greens, and reds—free of violence and consciously subdued, exist in response to the mood of the work.

His distinctive technique, working with oil almost like diluted tempera, created pearly hues, infusing his painting with a thoughtful light and freedom that elevated it.

For De Luca, poetry was a privilege of art, and he, the artist, embodied that poetry to transform and sublimate the world into an object of contemplation. It is no wonder that he managed to capture the impression of red sunsets and luminous mornings on his canvases, giving us the joy of sharing works that have received numerous awards in competitions and exhibitions.

In 1940, together with painter friends such as Repetto, Victorica, Russo, and others, he founded the "La Blanqueada" art club and workshop at 724 Avenida de Mayo, in Buenos Aires. His solo exhibitions in Buenos Aires galleries and his participation in collective exhibitions—including the National Education Council with the presence of President Perón, the National Salon, and various municipal exhibitions—earned him first prizes and honorable mentions.

De Luca was a tireless traveler, traversing much of the Argentine countryside: Córdoba, San Luis, Jujuy, La Rioja, Bariloche, and Tandil. From his notebooks and his memory sprang those wonderful landscapes and colors that he would later immortalize in his works.

Although his brushwork explored southern Argentina, the mountains, agrarian life, and the customs of our people, his inclination toward northern landscapes was evident, finding in the humility of the small houses and the uneven suburban streets the most illuminating source for his art.

Thus, as his works demonstrate, they are representative of the profound respect that, as an artist, the painter feels for all that exists. Respect and true authenticity: in the works of Ítalo P. De Luca, technique and emotion coexist inseparably, two constant, articulate qualities, without rancor, without channeled anger, creations of an artist capable of sensing the imperative of things and skilled at conveying it to us with the simple language with which he is endowed, gifts reserved only for those observant, wise, and magical spirits.

I am the painter's son and I proudly take on the task of preserving, disseminating, and enhancing his artistic legacy, ensuring that each piece reaches the public in the same spirit with which it was created.

My role is to accompany the journey of the work, facilitate its exhibition, sale and dissemination, and build connections with those who wish to explore my father's creative universe.