This is one of a series of paintings titled "The Healing Power of Hugging."
It's number 11.
The powers of this apparently simple gesture touch the body and mind and range from important emotional and relational experiences, such as the exchange of intense emotions, the transmission of affection, up to significant neuroendocrine activations, as it activates the production of neurotransmitters and hormones that promote psychophysical well-being , strengthening the immune system and reducing anxiety, fears and stress.
These are the effects that a hug causes, a simple and instinctive gesture that accompanies us from birth, a maternal and necessary gesture for our good.
