Title: The Tree Graces
Artist: Dan Forlenza
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2024
Size: 36" h. x 36” w. x 1.5"
Frame: none
Inspired by Greek myths, "The Three Graces" showcases three divine daughters of Zeus, each endowed with a unique gift for humanity. "The Tree Graces" artwork reinterprets this symbol of beauty and grace from ancient folklore, described by Hesiod as Aglaia (radiance), Euphrosyne (joy), and Thalia (flowering). In a modern twist, they embody life, earth, and growth, shedding light on current environmental concerns.
Original Painting signed by the artist.
Dan Forlenza is a multidisciplinary artist based in Woodstock, New York, where he is an active artist member of the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum. Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media on canvas, his practice explores the psychological weight of the modern human condition through the lenses of Pop Surrealism and Figurative Neo-Expressionism.
Forlenza’s roots in figurative and narrative art run deep. He was nationally published as a featured comic artist for King Features Syndicate in the weekly publication The New Breed and as the co-creator of the sci-fi graphic novel SUPERBUG. Today, he translates that strong illustrative foundation into highly tactile, loosely painted canvases. His current work relies on raw, expressive brushwork to challenge the hyper-curated aesthetic of the modern attention economy, offering a tangible rebellion against an increasingly oversaturated world controlled by algorithms.
