Condemned 

Dan Graziano created this small, evocative painting titled “Condemned.” With muted colors and a focus on shadow, it depicts an old, weathered doorway. The image feels heavy with unspoken history. Is it a comment on the cyclical nature of urban decay? Consider the socio-economic forces that lead to neglect and abandonment of spaces. Perhaps Graziano is highlighting the consequences of marginalization. The doorway, once a threshold to a vibrant space, now stands as a barrier, a symbol of exclusion. The light, or lack thereof, is a central protagonist. The artist paints the shadows which obscure and distort. The painting invites reflection on our relationship to the built environment and the stories embedded within decaying structures. It serves as a reminder of the lives and histories that are often overlooked.