Venetian Altarpiece

An exploring of the mystical, mundance, and moral - through the lens of th most serene republic of Venezia.

Since its onset, Venice has always occupied a unique position - in history, in commerce, and in culture. Caught on the edges of many worlds, Venice has always taken bits and pieces of other civilizations to create and cultivate its own unique identity.

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This installation aims to confuse, to blur, and to elaborate upon Venice’s many - sometimes - conflicting identities. As both a citizen of the United States and Veneto, Italy, I feel myself caught distinctly between these identities, confronting Venice as both a visitor and a citizen. My work draws on the Venetian tradition of creating an immediate visual effect while also establishing several overlapping and sometimes contradicting meanings.

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The high altar draws inspiration from Venice’s rich religious and artistic history, the book The Insider’s Guide to Venezia seeks to capture the many ways that I perceive the city, and lastly a large set of pigeon sculptures pays homage to some of the most noticeable residents of contemporary Venice.