Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen

Evening Stroll in Italy (Passeggiata), Original Painting

2019

Artist Comments
Evening in an italian town. The title "Passeggiata" refers to a leisurely stroll often taken after dinner where friends meet up on the street. Dramatic lighting on the buildings, the reflections of the lights from the building across, purple sky, and orange and red in the rooftops and windows create an expressionist feel.

About the Artist
Laura begins the painting process by taking multiple photographs, which she then combines and sketches into one composition. She takes a spontaneous approach to color, and often finds that her final paintings are quite different than her original intentions. As such, her color palette is vibrant and at times unexpected. Laura’s artwork is executed with stylized modernism, featuring heavy outlines and dramatic shadows. Much of her subject matter is architectural. “I especially like historical buildings in my area,” says Laura. “I am fascinated by the geometric shapes of the old buildings, their varieties and repetitions, their dramatic color contrast. To me, their simple structures have personality and dignity.” Laura works best when her studio is clean and well organized, and finds inspiration in the “miles of good paintings” hanging in the world’s great museums.

Words that describe this painting: Europe, Italy, street scene, buildings, expressionist, architecture, expressionism, representational, acrylic painting, orange

Evening Stroll in Italy (Passeggiata)
Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen
Acrylic painting on stretched linen
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2019
24 in. h x 18 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 12 oz.