Rome

A charming and playful painting that brings Rome to life in an unexpected way. At the centre of the painting is the iconic St Peters Cathedral, proudly overlooking the Tiber River, its dome illuminated by soft afternoon light. The bridge below, the Ponte SantAngelo, leads the eye gently across the water where reflections shimmer in strokes of green, blue and gold.
Around the cityscape are thick, textured paint strokes representing lush trees and ancient Roman buildings, giving the entire work an impressionistic feeling. But what really sets this work apart is the quirky, cheeky context in which it is framed - a pizza wrapper with the word ‘PIZZA’ boldly printed on it and the Cyrillic alphabet (Pizza’) peeking through.
Its as if someone said: ‘Rome? Art? Pizza? Why not all three?’ - and it works. The juxtaposition is unusually odd but perfectly harmonious, combining food culture with high art and light humour. Its not just a painting; its a visual wink.