Author: Francesco Mazzi
Successful self-taught artist who has always been passionate about art; resident in Japan where from February 2020 he opened his art company MAZZI FINE ARTS, created the MF logo and registered an international 3D patent FRAME PUSH UP to present his works `` out of the frame '
Title: Waterfall of Light
Dating: Spring / Summer 2020
Production: Japan / Italy
Genre: Abstract/Contemporary
Material used: Oil painting on canvas 40x60cm thickness 4.5cm, 23 / 24k gold, diamonds, plaster, material / structuring pastes, resin-based paints Frame made with an old centenary oak beam that shows cracks on its external side and cracks typical of aging. The finish includes both gouache and mission gilding, mainly inside the cracks, which recall the movement of the falling water of the waterfall; frame band about 10 cm frame dimensions about 61 x 80 cm

Inspiration behind the work: The rock representations, the movement of water and the refraction of light, how the two expand, not necessarily in a vertical process but referring to the flow of the elements in an understandable physical representation. waves of any nature perpetually flow through gold in this circumstance.

Characteristics of the work: The main colors are turquoise, light blue and white to recall the water, the use of color and 23 / 24k gold sheets gives a luminous tone, the verticality and the reliefs give a sense of movement and continuity. The sparkling diamonds simulate the foaming of water.

Comments from the artist: Man has always represented and glorified water and light, in all cultures there is no lack of symbolism dedicated to them. In this modern approach the simplicity and freshness, colors and shapes faithful to the counterpart in nature stand out. The memory of water is amplified here with visits to places of historical importance: the island of Ventotene, the Temple of Jupiter in Terracina and the archaeological museum of Sperlonga.The freedom that one breathes on the island, the sacredness of a temple dedicated to the father of the gods and the deeds of Ulysses now flow inside this canvas. Looking at this work, you can observe the flow of water, events and history.

Art enriches life and its ultimate function is to make people happier.
`` Be inspired by myths and legends to create objects with their own memory and strength ''
Francesco Mazzi