Stucco walls, tile floor and the isolation of a single chair outside a street cafe during my travels inspired me to paint this piece.

About the artist:

Gigi Mezzo Genovese has honed her artistic talents and explored the depths of her expression through her creations in realism. She works in serveral media, acrylc, pen & ink, watercolor and pastels. She has been painting professionally for over 35 years and her subject material has evolved to include seascapes, architecture, landscapes, still life and wildlife. It has broadened her sights to feel and share a beauty and flavor that is not limited to the Northeast.
From her studio she has created paintings that grace many private collections from coast to coast, Great Britain and the Cayman Islands. She has received numerous awards in competition throught the northeast.
As stated by Gigi, " I approach my subject with an open and clear mind. I have so many ideas that I want to try and use in each painting I create, some which will work and others will have to be put aside until the next creation. The process may start off with a thumbnail drawing and evolves from that point. I like to see firsthand the location of my subject if possible and make notes and take some photos of the area as well. I also like to research the story, if there is one, so I can put that into the piece itself. Art is emotion and its great to be able to include the emotion I felt when I hear the story behind it. I feel it adds another dimension to the painting even if it can't be viewed, it is felt in the piece. I believe it makes a big difference to my patrons when they view one of my pieces".
Gigi's work has been included in exhibits in Los Angeles, New York, Providence and Block Island, Rhode Island over the years. Her works are exhibited and available in several Connecticut art galleries. Internationally her work is available at the Kennedy Gallery and the Ritz Carlton in Grand Cayman.