12” × 16” Acrylic on canvas — Not for sale (2019)
Peratalada, a small medieval village in Catalunya, is the subject. Forgotten by time and sheltered from tourism, the painting celebrates the village’s name, “Carved Stone,” by showing the weight and texture of masonry in every facade, arch and lane. Vertical, compact format frames a narrow run of streets, underlining the village’s secluded feel. Warm ochres and cool grays suggest Mediterranean light and deep stone shadows. Textured brushwork recalls chisel marks and weathered surfaces. A subtle perspective leads the eye along a winding street toward a distant tower or portal. An ode to permanence and quiet history, inviting slow looking and imagining lives shaped by ancient walls. A personal record from the artist’s 2019 travels in Catalunya.
12” × 16” Acrylic on canvas — Not for sale (2019)
Peratalada, a small medieval village in Catalunya, is the subject. Forgotten by time and sheltered from tourism, the painting celebrates the village’s name, “Carved Stone,” by showing the weight and texture of masonry in every facade, arch and lane. Vertical, compact format frames a narrow run of streets, underlining the village’s secluded feel. Warm ochres and cool grays suggest Mediterranean light and deep stone shadows. Textured brushwork recalls chisel marks and weathered surfaces. A subtle perspective leads the eye along a winding street toward a distant tower or portal. An ode to permanence and quiet history, inviting slow looking and imagining lives shaped by ancient walls. A personal record from the artist’s 2019 travels in Catalunya.
