In Io e lei, above, the viewer is invited to experience whatever he/she brings to the table upon viewing, or "reading" the painting.  Abstract painting is now a long-standing, time-honoured tradition with its own understood "standards".  It does not aim to please, although it can.  It does not offer answers, only more questions.  It is a 52x52 inch oil and acrylic painting on canvas.  Relevant or relic?  It offers a chance to contemplate, reflect or simply observe-perhaps the ultimate luxury in this split-second digital world we now inhabit.  The new irony is that this type of art once reflected the confusion of post-world war society and the acceleration of science and technology at an alarming rate- too much, too fast, too little time.   It has now become a question of sitting and digesting the art, letting it affect you and perhaps even soothe you.  It is a painting- it does not have an app or mouse or fast forward feature (but wouldn't it be a cool hologram?).   Enjoying a still object on the wall,
painted by a fellow human, by his/her hand, a direct expression of humanity-an attempt to communicate with direct physical evidence as presented through actual brushstrokes and drips-and perhaps enjoying a favourite libation-now that could be the newest status symbol. 


Io e lei, 2014   Mixed media on canvas 54x54"
Enjoy the autumn