Me And My Shadow 

Dan Graziano painted “Me And My Shadow” with oils on canvas. Graziano has captured a moment of everyday life. The texture and weight of the oil paint is evident in the thick brushstrokes that form the steps and the figure. The image is built up with layers of paint. The brushwork has a directness that captures the fleeting moment of the figure walking down the steps. The shadow is painted with a dark, almost violent brushstroke, contrasting with the more subdued palette of the steps and figure. Graziano seems interested in the physical process of painting, and not necessarily in the details of the scene. The work challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft by showing how the act of applying paint can be just as important as the subject being depicted. By emphasizing materiality, making, and context we gain insight into the meaning of “Me And My Shadow.”