Island of Borano - Acrylic on Canvas - 16” x 20"

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: 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. 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. 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. Shipped via UPS Ground or FedEX Sale is Final - No Returns Accepted for Original Hand Created Artwork Dan Forlenza creates using an assortment of physical media and digital tools. Active Artist Member at WAAM (Woodstock Artists Association & Museum), https://www.woodstockart.org/. Since its founding in 1919, the Woodstock Artists Association & 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. Nationally 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". Creating 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. Digital NFT Artwork is part of The Museum of Crypto Art (M○C△) permanent Genesis Collection.