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Carnivale, Venice

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I have long loved this quote and understood it’s potent message.

When people are forced to show their true face and speak their truth, all sorts of editing and voices play around in their heads. Give them a mask and freedom is suddenly discovered and truths told.

In 2019 my sister suggested we visit Carnivale in Venice for my birthday.

What a great idea.

I flew in from Australia and she flew in with her partner, from the UK.

Venice is spectacular with it’s canals, food and northern Italian luxuries, but add another level of WOW with Carnivale.

People dressed up, masks, frivolities, music, festivals and endless dreaming.

Here I was trying to get my jet-lagged mind around the magnitude and magnificence of Carnivale. The festival which runs for 14 days dates back 1000 + years and it a true party and festive time.

I highly recommend going if you can.

This piece is a celebration of all my memories of Canivale. Including a naked woman who was being painted at a mask ball I attended.

The arch ways, the drops, the colour summazing an amazing experience once upon a time.

Oil on Canvas

Pine float framed

63.5cm x 1.55cm

$3750 USD

Last week I spent 3 days in Barcelona. There really is no other city in the world like it. This was my second trip to Barcelona and the beat has changed a bit. I didn’t feel it was as safe as it was 11 years ago it felt more “edgy”. But with that comes a vibrant art scene.

These are some “must go to places” if you love your art!

1. Visit Port de Barcelona

The main marina area is uplifting. Lots of people, lots of things to see and some really cool statue/bouys in the water. This precinct was probably my favourite area in Barcelona and every day I went down to smell the sea air and grab a quick catamaran ride, or swim in the ocean.

2. Sagrada Familia

This church is stunning. It is more an religious playground and architectual phenomena. Gaudi was the second architect to work on the building and his vision for the completed building (it is still being constructed) is mind blowing.

When you enter the building through the “forest doors” the structural columns are shaped like tree trunks. The stain glass is like a fantasy and to really appreciate all the subtlities, I recommend a tour. You can book them through their website Sagrada Familia or do “jump the queue” options with other sites like trip advisor.

3. Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

Well, this is definitely one museum I would recommend missing. It is sparce, not cutting edge and expensive for what it offers. Unless you like modern history, film and random stuff, there is plenty more on offer in Barcelona.

4. Random Art Exhibitions

Must say I feel very fortunate to have seen the last few hours of this exhibition/fund raiser called Kronos Art.http://kronos-art.com/

One of the organisers Sara and I had a quick catch up at the end and the whole idea of the exhibition (with contributions from artists to sell their work) is to raise money for an orphanage in Peru (I think)…

I am all into using art to promote artists, promote causes and add joy.