Author: Francesco Mazzi
Title: The Stone Tree
Publication: Spring 2022
Location: Japan
Genre: Abstract
Material used: Oil paint on canvas 40x40 cm thickness 4.5cm, plaster, materic / structuring pastes, silver, platinum, 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: steel and patinas,the frame band measures about 6 cm, the frame size about 52.5x52.5cm

Inspiration behind the work: The apparent motion of the rising of the sun through the seasons, the phases of the moon, the stele statues of the Lunigiana.                                                                                                 

Characteristics of the work: The reliefs recall the tree in its primitive form, but also the movement of the stars; the colors are silver, platinum and light blue, with golden reflections.                                                             

Comments from the artist: The stone tree is hermetic like a Japanese haiku in its elegance and simplicity             its enclosed the imaginary manifesto of European prehistory.

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