Beyond the Melancholy

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This painting, loosely based on the Italian walled town of Lucca, is a nod to Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico. The mystery of the deserted, manicured street, and the promise of a nother land beyond the protection of the wall ... as the first cracks appear. Perhaps it's also a metaphor for a city in a pandemic lockdown under the "protection" of their government. Show more