Main Barchesse entrance at Villa Pisani

As humans we take little time to stand and stare, even less to explore with our gaze. The thrall of obsession seems to be the only way we have the energy to pursue knowledge.

My relationship with this house has become a love affair, the nuances created by the moving light, the flaky patina , the cool niches and brilliant sunshine have all come together to create an understanding of this building that has me wanting more. This painting comes from a drawing completed 2 weeks ago. I still feel the heat of the sun. Evelyna’s voice still whispers in my ear: “one more painting, for soon all will be gone.” One day these paintings maybe all that’s left of her dream.