Author: Francesco Mazzi
Title: Iris,with Friends
Publication: Spring 2022
Location: Japan
Genre: Figurative
Material used: Oil painting on canvas panel of 36x55cm thickness 5cm, plaster, materic / structuring pastes, silver, 24k gold, special pigments, resin-based paints.Frame made with the Japanese Paulownia tree, known as kiri, also called "princess tree" sacred wood, symbol of good luck. The finish is made with Italian paints, the color was created following different shades: gold and brass, the frame band measures about 6 cm, the frame size about 52x72,5cm
Inspiration behind the work: Iris and vase with iris the 2 works by Vincent van Gogh, relationship, solitude, friendship.
Characteristics of the work: The irises develop in height, are imposing and characterized by bright colors that are highlighted by the golden background. Small insects appear: Bees, a butterfly and a ladybug. Comments of the artist: The irises represent the pinnacle of beauty and perfection, the gold background embellishes the scene, gives a sacredness and elegance, but here the `` little friends '' become the denominator of the positive emotions that complete the They are the antidote to the solitude of flowers, even the great Dutch painter loved them ...

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