Description
Clear To Venezia, no dateOil on canvas
Signed A (what’s the reason for this?)
58.5 x 41.5 in. (image)
70.75 x 53 x 6 in.(frame)
original reliquary, includes certificate of authenticity from ArtTrust
The painting “Clear To Venezia” depicts a vibrant and almost surreal waterfall cascading between two large rock formations covered in lush greenery with Venice in the background. The water flows into a calm body of water below, while the sunset or sunrise in the background casts a warm, glowing light. There are translucent orbs, possibly bubbles or spheres of energy, hovering near the waterfall, adding to the mystical atmosphere. A wrought-iron fence in the foreground frames the scene, enhancing the feeling of peeking into a magical or otherworldly place.
In Zen, the waterfall symbolizes the flow of life and time, a continuous process of change that never ceases. The water falling from above could be seen as the constant unfolding of the present moment, while the calm pool below represents the tranquil state of mind achieved through meditation. The orbs might signify mindfulness or awareness, floating freely in the flow of existence. The iron fence introduces the idea of boundaries or obstacles that exist only in the mind, suggesting the need to transcend these mental barriers to experience unity with nature.
The I Ching hexagram that could relate to this scene is Hexagram 48: The Well (井, Jǐng). It represents a source of sustenance and renewal, much like the waterfall providing nourishment to the surrounding nature. In the context of the painting, this hexagram reflects the idea that while circumstances may change, the underlying essence remains the same. The water and life it supports can be seen as the inexhaustible source within each person, waiting to be tapped into for wisdom and growth.
The painting suggests a journey towards enlightenment, where the waterfall symbolizes the flow of life and the orbs represent moments of insight or clarity. The natural and otherworldly elements coexist, depicting a harmonious balance between the physical world and the spiritual. The sunset in the background adds a feeling of closure or culmination, as if reaching the end of a journey or meditation session, where one gains profound understanding. The fence serves as a reminder of the limitations we impose upon ourselves, and how, through deeper awareness, we can transcend these limits.
This work resonates with the tradition of Romantic landscape painting, where nature is depicted as awe-inspiring and almost divine. There are elements reminiscent of artists like J.M.W. Turner, who often used light and color to evoke emotion and convey the sublime. The surreal aspects, such as the floating orbs, also show influence from the Symbolist movement, where art conveys deeper, often spiritual meanings through imaginative elements. The use of bold colors and textured brush strokes could also suggest a connection to modern approaches in expressionism, emphasizing the emotional experience over realistic representation.
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“Clear To Venezia” was featured in his Yes Retrospective and in volume V of the series Bob Camblin N Compleat Workes.
Reproductions of this drawing are available in multiple sizes!
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