Florin Mihai
Romania
Along the canal
This 50×70 cm mixed media artwork captures the timeless elegance of Venice, Italy, rendered in a striking combination of black ink, gold, and silver leaf on canvas stretched over a wooden chassis.
The scene unfolds along a quiet canal lined with historic Venetian buildings, their facades enriched by shimmering gold accents.
A gracefully arched bridge spans the canal in the center of the composition, drawing the eye toward an ornate domed church in the background, evoking the grandeur of Venetian architecture.
Two gondolas, one on either side of the canal, add a sense of calm and romanticism, gently floating in the still water.
The interplay of monochromatic ink and metallic leaf gives the piece both depth and luminosity, celebrating Venice’s unique atmosphere and architectural splendor.