Pacific Park Ferris Wheel 

Editor: Right now, we're looking at "Pacific Park Ferris Wheel" by Dan Graziano, done in oil paint. It really pops, doesn't it? I love how vibrant and summery it feels. With those big blocks of colour, what stands out to you the most? Curator: The beautiful imprecision of it all, really! Graziano hasn't just replicated a Ferris wheel; he’s bottled a memory of one. Do you see how the structure almost dissolves into the sky? It's like the painting itself is shimmering with heat. I get the feeling the artist wants to capture not just a landmark, but also the emotional energy and childlike awe. Does it remind you of anything, or anywhere, specific? Editor: Definitely Coney Island, there’s just something timeless about it. The sky seems so optimistic. It feels like a perfect summer day. What do you think the slightly blurred edges suggest about time and place? Curator: That blurriness is genius. It gives you the impression the wheel’s moving, right? He is trying to catch a transient moment. The bold brushstrokes add texture, a sort of delicious impasto, like icing on a cake. Do you think there’s something nostalgic about painting a Ferris wheel with modern techniques? Editor: Yeah, that blend is so interesting, modern yet familiar! The impasto definitely makes you want to reach out and touch it. So much to take in, even in what seems like a simple scene! Curator: Agreed, it reminds us to appreciate the beauty in fleeting, everyday moments. You see something new each time!