“Walking Mosaic” is a compelling mixed media collage that serves as a visual journey through the essence of travel and the personal narrative of the artist. At the center of the composition is an abstract element, a pair of white, elongated forms that suggest the motion of legs walking. This central motif is a poignant representation of the artist’s memories traversing the vibrant streets and alleys of Lisbon, capturing the essence of exploration and the rhythmic movement through the city.
Surrounding this focal point are layers of rich blue tones and textures, reminiscent of Portugal’s famed azulejo tiles, intermingled with snippets of travel photography, lush depictions of flora and fauna, and the bold presence of typography. The fragments of a stamp collection interspersed within the artwork add an element of worldly curiosity and speak to the stamps’ role as small yet significant emissaries of culture.
Each collage component in “Walking Mosaic” contributes to the narrative of discovery, representing steps taken, sights beheld, and the fragments of experience we gather. It is a tribute to the wanderer’s spirit and a visual ode to the memories that pace the canvas of our minds long after our journeys have concluded.
Artwork is 12 x 18, on watercolor paper, signed.
