Firenze

Firenze is one of 10 pieces that make up the Wanderlust Series. The entire series is a meditation on my past travels to different locations around the world.

I spent nearly a year living in Firenze from 2007-2008. It is truly one of my favorite places in the world. The memories I reflected upon for this painting include: the famous roof of the Duomo against a blue sky, the Christmas lights and neon signs of one of the main streets near the Duomo and the colors of Russian Orthodox church on the outskirts of the city.

About the series: I selected round canvases to reinforce my belief that time is circular. Each painting reflects on a location and three memories or photos from that trip. The swirling look of each painting is like a hazy portal into the past. By utilizing mirror paint in the center of each painting, I invite viewers to become participants—allowing them to transport themselves into my memory and “traveling” to a different place.

This painting is 20 inches in diameter and .5 inches in depth. It is varnished and pre-wired for ease of hanging.