Chasing Daylight 

Joseph Lorusso painted 'Chasing Daylight' sometime after his birth in 1966. In this serene yet ambiguous image, Lorusso captures a woman in repose within a classic Corvette, gazing out at a distant horizon. The painting evokes a sense of leisure and privilege, placing it within a lineage of artworks that celebrate American affluence. Yet, there's a distinct lack of narrative. Is she an archetype of idealized femininity, or a critical commentary on the consumer culture that emerged after the Second World War? The vintage car acts as a signifier of mid-century America, when the automobile represented freedom and possibility. The title, 'Chasing Daylight', could be interpreted as a metaphor for the pursuit of fleeting moments of beauty. A cultural historian might view the painting through the lens of advertising and media, as these promoted the very aspirational lifestyle it depicts. Ultimately, the painting’s meaning is shaped by the social and institutional contexts in which it circulates.