Bay Street Corner 

Editor: Dan Graziano's oil painting, *Bay Street Corner*, captures a bright street scene. There's a sense of stillness, even though it’s clearly a city environment. What grabs you when you look at this piece? Curator: It’s the light, definitely. Graziano’s use of light dances on the buildings, almost giving them a pulse. And the way he captures the reflections, especially in what I imagine is a shop window there, feels like a little peek into another world. Like time itself is bending. Have you ever stood on a street corner and just felt completely transported, utterly lost in the moment? That’s the sensation this painting evokes in me. What about you? Does it remind you of a particular place? Editor: I think the sign on the corner does that a bit – it could be anywhere! It does also strike me as kind of timeless in that way – what do you make of his choice to paint in an Impressionistic style? Curator: Ah, a fabulous choice! It embraces fleeting moments. See how the colours aren’t quite precise? That’s the impressionist heart right there! Capturing a feeling rather than a photograph. Think of Monet’s water lilies – not trying to be botanically perfect but trying to convey the essence of light on water. Here, it's the essence of a sunny day on Bay Street. A memory, perhaps? Editor: That makes perfect sense! I never thought of it like capturing a feeling rather than reality. It definitely helps me appreciate it more. Curator: And that's the magic of art, isn't it? Opening ourselves to new ways of seeing and feeling. It gives a new meaning to being on a street corner. Editor: Definitely! This makes me want to find a Bay Street somewhere and just stand on the corner for a while.