Author: Francesco Mazzi
Title: Sea Dragon (Toyotama-hime)
Dating: Winter 2023
Location: Japan
Genre: Abstract
Material used: Oil painting on canvas panel of 20x25x6.3cm, shells of molluscs, marble dust, gold

silver, textured / textured pastes. Frame made with Yoshino cedar tree wood and stones. The finish was done with Italian paints and the colors were created in aged steel shades, the frame band measures about 6 cm, the frame size about 37,6x33,4cm.

Inspiration behind the Opera: Toyotama-Hime, the dragon princess, luminous jewel of the sea, daughter of Ryujin the dragon king of the oceans.
Characteristics of the work: Strongly material, sharp, made with the shells of mussels; the prevailing color is blue, embellished with multiple shades that recall the sea and the gold of the sun when it ripples the waves.
Artist's comments: Shining, compact in shape and regal.The brilliance of the colors gives a delicate femininity, the structure and textures are masculine; a combination of strength and absolute beauty.

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