Island of Borano
Artist: Dan Forlenza
Year: 2026
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 16" x 20"
About the Artwork
"Island of Borano" is a striking geometric exploration of architectural form and color, capturing the essence of the famously vibrant island in the Venetian Lagoon. In this 2026 piece, Dan Forlenza translates the coastal charm of Burano into a sophisticated, abstract composition defined by bold outlines and a rich, multi-layered palette.
Style & Technique
Drawing inspiration from mid-century modernism and the principles of Neoplasticism, Forlenza utilizes heavy, black structural lines to compartmentalize the canvas. These borders do not merely contain color but act as an architectural skeleton, giving the piece a sense of structural permanence and depth.
The technique is characterized by:
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Textural Layering: Forlenza’s application of acrylics involves visible brushwork and "scumbled" layers, particularly evident in the warm ochre and pale lavender sections. This adds a sense of weathered history to the "walls" of the composition, mimicking the sun-drenched stucco of the Italian coast.
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Color Block Harmony: The artist juxtaposes primary reds and yellows against deep violets and teals. This intentional color play creates a rhythmic visual flow, guiding the viewer’s eye through the "windows" and "doors" of the abstract structure.
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Graphic Balance: Despite the complexity of the grid, the piece maintains a perfect equilibrium between the solid, dark base and the airy, expressive sky rendered in muted purples and blues.
"Island of Borano" serves as a bridge between representational landscape and pure abstraction, offering a modern, energetic tribute to one of the world's most colorful locales.
Product Details
Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas
Dimensions: 16 inches wide by 20 inches high
Style: Modernism, Cubist-Inspired, Abstract Figurative, Graphic
Condition: Excellent, Ready to hang
Original Painting signed by the artist.
