City Walls 2013

Giuliana Lazzerini made this print, "City Walls," with its simplified forms and harmonious blues and greens, inviting us to wander through a dream-like cityscape. Look at how she uses solid blocks of color to define shapes. It's like building with paper cutouts, each color a layer of thought. The texture of the print gives it a handmade feel, reminding us that art is about process, not just the final image. My eye keeps getting drawn to the little bird perched atop the building on the upper right. It feels like a tiny beacon of hope in the dense urban landscape, suggesting freedom and escape. It’s a small detail, but it changes the whole mood. Thinking about other artists who embrace simplicity, Agnes Martin comes to mind, with her quiet, contemplative grids. But Lazzerini adds a touch of whimsy, reminding us that art can be both serious and playful, a space for multiple meanings to coexist.