Inspired by Palazzo Dario in Venice, Alex Bertaina weaves interlocking planes of color and translucent brushstrokes into a luminous interplay of light and shadow. Golden sunlight washes across the amber façade, while cool blue-green shadows seep gently into its edges. The water’s surface and passing gondolas emerge like fragments of memory.

Balconies and arched windows shimmer softly in the shifting light, as varied textures of paint capture its subtle vibration. The scene holds the quiet atmosphere of evening, suspended in time. Standing before the canvas, the viewer feels as though strolling through the floating city, immersed in the gentle rhythm of light, wind, and water.