The long fare 

Joseph Lorusso painted 'The Long Fare' to capture a universal emotion. The painting situates us on an anonymous street corner in a city that feels like New York, where a man and a woman are caught in a passionate embrace next to the iconic yellow cab. Lorusso’s painting operates within the visual language of advertising and cinema. The embrace between the figures is a central image that plays on the romantic ideal - it might even be a farewell. There is something performative about this kiss, as it happens in public, even for each other. The setting sun casts long shadows. This scene is intimate, yet public, and explores the complexities of modern relationships against the backdrop of urban life. Lorusso captures a poignant moment of connection and departure in the fleeting encounter. There's an unspoken story, a blend of longing and resignation, which captures a deeply human experience, making the image all the more resonant.