The Videoinsight® Collection acquires the work ‘Nero’ (oil on canvas, 60 x 70 cm, 2026) by Artist @selenaleardini. The piece was featured in the group exhibition “Caregiver,” curated by @rebeccarusso.videoinsight, promoted by the @videoinsightfoundation, and held at @magazziniartecontemporanea in Trapani from July 29, 2026, to August 29, 2026.

“In ‘Nero’ Selena Leardini succeeds in giving visible form to the invisible, illuminating the shadowy recesses of the psyche, and transforming fragility into a precious opportunity for #care and awareness. The work addresses pain and human vulnerability; it transforms darkness into a space for listening, acceptance, and emotional processing. The painting’s psychodynamic, evocative, and conceptual impact stirs a powerful emotional resonance. Through a figurative language that is both delicate and incisive, ‘Nero’ triggers mechanisms of identification and introspection — processes essential to activating the Videoinsight® experience (psychological insight). The addition of ‘Nero’ to the Videoinsight® Collection aligns with a specific curatorial and scientific research direction based on the Videoinsight® Method, which recognizes the artwork as possessing therapeutic value, serving as a transformative resource, and acting as a powerful stimulus for inner growth.” Rebecca Russo

“This work presents itself as an intimate, profound reflection on the theme of #care. It does not depict an explicit action but evokes its essence through a central symbol: the knitted cap. The hand-knitted wool becomes a metaphor for the slow, repetitive, and patient act of caring for another. Every intersecting strand calls to mind the time dedicated to another person — the silent continuity of a commitment that often goes unseen. It is a daily practice that seeks no spectacle, yet builds protection, warmth, and presence. Here, care is not merely physical but also mental and emotional. Just as the cap envelops and protects, so too does the #caregiver shoulder the burden of not only the physical body but also the inner fragility — both their own and that of the other. The act of knitting thus transforms into a relationship: a bond that supports, holds, and keeps us together. The contrast with the black background amplifies this meaning. The darkness can be interpreted as a space of solitude, exhaustion, and a lack of recognition. It is the context in which caregivers often operate — a largely private realm where the value of their actions often goes unnoticed. Yet, it is precisely against this blackness that the colors emerge with striking force. They are signs of life and humanity that persist despite everything. The work thus constructs a narrative of care as a slow, continuous act capable of generating meaning even within the void, inviting us to reflect on the very thing that— while often hidden — holds us together.” Selena Leardini