Inspiration in Venice, Padua

  Being in Venice, Italy for the Biennale is always interesting, inspiring and challenging.

  The contrast of the the past and the present, of art represents a lasting, continuing legacy of the inspiring wishes of Mankind.

  High Art for man is an idea that comes from a source that is beyond our intellectual reach...and yet it is something that we keep reaching for from somewhere deep within.

  This is an Artist's true purpose and goal. To mine the well of eternal truth and mystery.

  Here at the Biennale, which is a celebration of Contemporary Art from all around the world, the work is often politically based , culturally based, very modern. Where do I, as a living, working Artist find inspiration in these over the top installations, video works and conceptualized works?

  

An airplane turned 'inside-out'.

Large bronze sculpture.

Huge installation.

  I think a lot of people forget that Art can be fun, too. It doesn't always have to be serious. It can be fun, just to enjoy it. And to enjoy life. To be happy.
  We are seeing all types of Artworks, and having a very good time absorbing them.
  This inspires me.

  On an alternate day, in Padua, a town near Venice, we visited the Scrovegni Chapel. This is a pilgrimage for any Artist, and I've wanted to experience it for years.
  It is an ultimate, sublime expression.

  Begun in 1305, it is an amazing work created by Giotto, the father of modern western art. The Chapel is a transition from the medieval to the realistic. Here the work is frescoes and on panel.
  This is a incredibly beautiful jewel box.
 

  I will always continue to study the Masters, old and new.

  This is my job.

In the bookshop at the Biennale, though I have no more space for art books.
I still love to enjoy them.