In Almost a Storm in Tellaro, Alex Bertaina transforms the Ligurian harbor into a vibrant vortex of color. The interwoven blues, greens, and yellows of the sea and sky evoke the swirling atmospheric currents before a storm. An interplay of rapid and measured brushstrokes generates a palpable tension across the canvas.

In the distance, the buildings stand with quiet solidity, while nearby boats seem to dissolve into the cool palette, suggesting fragility amid the unsettled air. Through layered vibrant tones and the contrast of warmth and coolness, time appears momentarily stilled. Calm and unease coexist in this pre-storm silence—so vivid that one might almost hear the faint groan of mooring ropes in the wind.