Italian-inspired art on exhibit at Gallery One

Gallery One announced its exhibition, Celebrating an Artistic Bridge Between Greve, Tuscany, Italy, and the USA, will be open to the public through Wednesday, Oct. 30, at at 32 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View. 

During April, the City of Greve, Italy, celebrated its most famous explorer, Giovanni da Verrazzano, and the 500th anniversary of his exploration of America’s Atlantic coastline including Delaware. Greve has been a sister city to Rehoboth Beach since 2010, and the two cities continue to celebrate that relationship.

In “Fountain Sculpture Near the Basilica,” Dale Sheldon brings her perspective from having visited Greve numerous times. “My artistic interpretation of this picturesque and very vibrant Tuscan town was to share their contemporary side – a fountain sculpture in a garden next to the Santa Croce Basilica near the 13th century piazza where the explorer Giovanni Verrazzano is also honored with a sculpture.” The nearby 12th century Verrazzano Castle provided inspiration for another painting. 

“Villa Toscana” artist Ed Lewandowski attended a family wedding in the Tuscan countryside outside Siena. “During some downtime, I strolled up a quiet road and sketched this beautiful vineyard and villa. That scene just begged to be painted when I returned home,” he said.

Mary Bode Byrd and Laura Hickman were inspired by the same scene of a yellow house overlooking Greve River. “One can almost hear the water cruising by,” said Bode Byrd. “It seemed perfect for reflecting the beautiful colors and light,” said Hickman.

Lesley McCaskill was inspired by the flag throwing and costumes in Tuscan towns. “The pride, skill and theatricality left a lasting impression on me,” she said.

Cindy Beyer’s watercolor, “It’s a Toss Up,” was inspired by a favorite scene from an Italian film. She said, “I chose to paint this particular image because it reminded me of my favorite scene from, ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ where the handsome flag tosser is trying to impress his young love.” 

Joyce Condry shares a glimpse of the countryside outside Greve in her acrylic paintings, "Tuscany Countryside" and "A View of the Verrazano Castle."

“Beautiful as Far as the Eye Can See” artist Cheryl Wisbrock said, “This view reminded me of a rich tapestry of textures and colors spread out for all to admire.”

Gallery One is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. For more information, go to galleryonede.com.