Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen

Piazza Cafe 2, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
The magic and mystery of a European town hall in the piazza after dark. Artist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen captures the town's vibrant and gleaming colors as night slowly sets in. "This locale is known for their intricate facade, ambiance, and decor," shares Laura. "The windows in the elegant buildings give a soft warm glow no matter how cold the night is."

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, piazza, cafe, restaurant, facade, nighttime, bistro, cityscape, impressionism, street, road, building, architecture, table, chair, window, evening, dusk, sunset, architecture, impressionism, travel, acrylic painting, blue

Piazza Cafe 2
Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
24 in. h x 18 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 12 oz.