Mel Casas American, 1929-2014
Serranova: Olive Tree, 1990
Acrylic on canvas
24 x 24 in
61 x 61 cm
61 x 61 cm
After retiring in 1990, Casas traveled to Italy, spending two years in Brindisi and two in Sicily. His Italian surroundings strongly influenced his work, shaping both its subject matter and...
After retiring in 1990, Casas traveled to Italy, spending two years in Brindisi and two in Sicily. His Italian surroundings strongly influenced his work, shaping both its subject matter and scale. To make his paintings easier to transport, Casas chose smaller canvases. "Serranova: Olive Tree" is a love letter to Italy. Its striking red and richly hued surroundings create a storybook-like viewing experience, as if peering through a warmly lit window.
