Fresco Titled “La Carriola” una Veduta di Ragusa Ibla, Sicilia

Posted on Thursday, August 7th, 2008

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Inspired by the “Carrettini Siciliani” (sicilian carts) of my fathers home on the Island of Sicily, this is a unique work as it has evolved into a playful array of color and light. Starting out as a true fresco in 4 sections, it then underwent the transfer process onto linen called Calicot or “a strappo”. Restoration work was done as well as a metamorphosis of the cart, adding color via the secco technique (pigment and a binder.)

The result is truly unique and very textural. A rare combination of fine Italian moulding in pewter, greens and golds, complement the work beautifully. 36″x45″ unframed, approx. 48″x57″ framed as shown above.

One Comment

Anonymous says:August 7, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Bravo!

Liana Sofia Tumino

Celebrating 17 years of continued exploration and specialization in fresco painting, an ancient art that requires painting into wet plaster with pure pigment.

Liana Sofia creates small to medium frescoes on panels of wood, tile, stone or cement board, while larger works are detachments from wall to cloth, the result of a restoration process called “The Strappo Technique.”

Rich with the memory of the moment of capture, each fresco begins with a photograph taken within the villages of Liana Sofia's parents and grandparents. She aims to re-live the experience and beauty of each place as she paints it, to evoke a sense of presence to the viewer.

Fine art collectors across the country have become intrigued by Liana Sofia's work when they understand the historical significance of the medium as well as it’s challenges,complexity and unique beauty.