The Colors of Asia

Paintings By Francesco Lietti

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Upon first setting foot in Asia, Francesco Lietti was absorbed by the vibrancy, the energy, the beauty of its people, landscapes, and cityscapes. Possibilities, stories, and adventures seemed limitless…

SKU: 90716
Size: 9.5″ x 9.5″, Square
Pages: 208pp
Binding: Flexibound
Publication Date: Fall 2018
ISBN: 978-1-940743-68-4
Rights World: Available

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“The reader is included in the process of art as it develops into a finished piece.”

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Size

9.5" x 9.5", Square

Pages

208pp

Binding

Flexibound

Publication date

Fall 2018

ISBN

978-1-940743-68-4

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Upon first setting foot in Asia, Francesco Lietti was absorbed by the vibrancy, the energy, the beauty of its people, landscapes, and cityscapes. Possibilities, stories, and adventures seemed limitless, inviting him to plunge in and explore: the aromas, tastes, and colors were almost inebriating.

Painting is a fluid act, allowing Francesco to re-live certain experiences and adventures, many of which are related to travel and discovery. After digesting these experiences they are brought to life, almost subliminally, onto the canvas. Composition, the choice of colors, and the key elements of the painting begin to appear as he relaxes into the process, refining what’s already there, layer-by-layer, element-by-element, color-by-color, until the memory of the place, the adventure, is brought to life.

‘Colors of Asia’, as a collection of work by Francesco Lietti provides behind-the-scenes insights into the making of his paintings: the inspiration, the technique, the experiences, and the passion. Pairing short memoirs with his inspired images, the reader is included in the process of art as it develops into a finished piece. Francesco has also invited friends, fellow artists, and colleagues working in the art field to write pieces about his work so that he might learn something about himself and his work through the eyes of others.

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Francesco Lietti has been living in Hong Kong since early 2006 and his love for the vibrant, eclectic city is immediately apparent in his work, which derives from the mnemonic imagery of the artist, who lives in symbiosis with the themes of travel and discovery. When first visiting Hong Kong in the summer of 2005, the painter experienced an overwhelming sensation: fascinated by the variety of colors, the rich smells, and the plethora of images he was drawn to return and stay. “This exciting metropolis is something you cannot just put into a frame: something would spill out; something would be missing; one can catch the details, but he or she would never be able to capture the entire picture.” The artist portrays this through simple and direct forms. He paints naïve visions that often have a humorous quality, describing the city in an almost caricatured magnificence. Through the use of striking colors the painter captures the essence of Hong Kong’s famous harbor skyline and makes it his own. His paintings hover between reality and fantasy. Using strong blocks of paint to represent the buildings, Lietti also includes smaller patches of textured color, which dance across the cityscape, giving it that dream-like, ephemeral quality. The artist works in acrylic and oils on canvas and also adds collage to give his paintings texture and depth. He then finishes his pieces with a thick, glossy resin, further enhancing the brightness of the colors. Lietti also captures the colors and delights of other Asian destinations. The lush greens of Vietnam and Bali, the golden sunsets of Rajasthan and the deep blue seascapes of the Philippines―these are just some of the many places he has visited and experienced. The artist gives us rare glimpses of merging reality with a magical world. Francesco was born in Lecco on the southern shore of Lake Como in Italy. He studied architecture in Milan and furthered his studies in Paris at the École des Beaux Arts, La Seine, and also at the Clerkenwell College of Printing in London. His works are featured in private collections worldwide.

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SKU: 90716
Size: 9.5″ x 9.5″, Square
Pages: 208pp
Binding: Flexibound
Publication Date: Fall 2018
ISBN: 978-1-940743-68-4
Rights World: Available


The Colors of Asia

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