{"product_id":"island-of-borano-acrylic-on-canvas-16-x-20","title":"Island of Borano - Acrylic on Canvas - 16” x 20\"","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eIsland of Borano\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan Forlenza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" x 20\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique is characterized by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextural Layering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Block Harmony:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphic Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Acrylic paint on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 16 inches wide by 20 inches high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Modernism, Cubist-Inspired, Abstract Figurative, Graphic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent, Ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Painting signed by the artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped via UPS Ground or FedEX \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSale is Final - No Returns Accepted for Original Hand Created Artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Forlenza creates using an assortment of physical media and digital tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive Artist Member at WAAM (Woodstock Artists Association \u0026amp; Museum), https:\/\/www.woodstockart.org\/.  Since its founding in 1919, the Woodstock Artists Association \u0026amp; Museum has been committed to exhibiting, collecting and supporting artists and art education and in sustaining the tradition of Woodstock as a “Colony of the Arts.” WAAM is located in the center of the village of Woodstock, New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNationally published single panel comic artist with King Features Syndicate in weekly feature called \"The New Breed\" in the 1990s and more recently the co-creator of a sci-fi graphic novel series called \"SUPERBUG\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating NFT digital art since 2019 and ranked as one of the top NFT Artists with over 500 NFT artworks sold to over 230 NFT art collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital NFT Artwork is part of The Museum of Crypto Art (M○C△) permanent Genesis Collection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FORLENZA ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42283994153006,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/1134\/files\/IMG_3613.jpg?v=1776519942","url":"https:\/\/forlenza.art\/products\/island-of-borano-acrylic-on-canvas-16-x-20","provider":"FORLENZA ART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}