Virgo 2019

Camilla d’Errico’s ‘Virgo’ emerges as a dreamlike vision painted with whimsy and precision. I imagine d’Errico building up this ethereal figure, layer by layer. The angel’s skin is rendered with such care, it seems to glow from within. The way the pastel rainbow pigment melts and merges, it looks almost edible! I can't help but think of Wayne Thiebaud's cakes, but in this painting it's like a psychedelic dream, with cute insectile creatures buzzing about. The artist has such skill and control over her medium, creating a world that is both playful and deeply considered. The sweetness contrasts with the more baroque traditions of painting angels. This must be a really personal meditation on innocence and fantasy. It's through this constant conversation with the history of painting that artists like Camilla d’Errico inspire and challenge us, inviting us to see the world anew.