The Quiet Power of Presence – AURA as Art

What remains when the lights go out? What radiates without shining? What speaks without a single word?

With my AURA Collection, I try to capture exactly that: the invisible presence we sometimes only sense from the corner of our eye – yet never forget. These works don’t emerge from poses or curated aesthetics. They arise from moments when a person, a creature, or a place radiates something that cannot be explained – only felt.

The inspiration didn’t come from one single event, but from many. From encounters where no words were needed. From silent glances that held more meaning than entire conversations. And from the deep realization that true aura has nothing to do with surface – but everything to do with presence, authenticity, and inner equilibrium.

What is aura in art?

In a world full of filters, performance, and polished appearances, I wanted to create something else: art that retracts, reveals, and resonates. Capturing the aura of a human, an animal, or a moment of stillness requires attention to the in-between – to the rhythm between the visible and the felt.

Whether as high-resolution Chromaluxe prints with luminous depth or lenticular editions that shift with every glance – each artwork in the AURA Collection carries this silent essence. It doesn’t demand your focus – it invites it. Not through spectacle, but through stillness.

The Silhouette – Presence Without Words

It was just a moment. But it changed everything.

No eye contact. No smile. No effort to be seen. And yet, everything fell quiet when he appeared. Not outside – but inside me. The sounds around me softened. The motion of others became background noise. And for one breath, the world seemed to narrow its focus onto him alone.

He wasn’t performing. He wasn’t playing a role. That’s exactly why he couldn’t be ignored. His presence wasn’t a gesture – it was a quiet truth. Unshaken. Clear. As if even the light knew exactly where to fall.

I didn’t feel awe. It was something else. A subtle shift inside. Like a soft reminder of what it feels like to truly be at ease with yourself. No pressure. No mask. No noise. Just being.

This artwork is my attempt to give that feeling a form. It doesn’t show him. It shows what remained after he was gone.

 

📍 This artwork will be exhibited at the Monaco International Art Fair, September 19–21, 2025.

 

Some people leave no footprints in the sand – and yet they remain, long after the moment has passed.

Why I believe in aura

For me, art is not a product, but a conversation. Not a performance, but a reflection. It’s not about presentation – it’s about permission. The aura of a being doesn’t appear on command. It reveals itself when we stop trying to control the outcome.

When a piece doesn’t scream for attention but rests quietly in itself – that’s when it truly moves us.

Who is this art for?

The AURA Collection is for those who feel the depth behind the surface. For interior designers, collectors, hoteliers, gallerists, and anyone looking to fill a space not just with art – but with meaning. For those who understand that a work of art is more than decoration. It is presence.

Available in two exclusive editions

Each artwork is available as:

  • Chromaluxe Fine Art Print – luminous, sharp, long-lasting

  • Lenticular Edition – multi-dimensional, vivid, changing with perspective

For pricing, availability or a private viewing, send me a direct message or email me – I’ll reply personally.

Let it touch you. Not through what it shows – but through what it awakens in you.

If you feel that aura is more than just a word, explore more at:


🌐 www.bastilliani.com

 

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📌 And if you’re in Monaco – visit the exhibition. Some presences linger.