Wall Paper c. 1937

Nicholas Acampora's 'Wall Paper' is an invitation to step into the realm of pattern, repetition, and maybe even obsession. Imagine Acampora, armed with his tools, meticulously layering color upon color, coaxing these floral motifs and ribbons into existence. What was he thinking, I wonder, as he repeated these elements, exploring the dialogue between form and surface? Perhaps he was lost in a reverie, each stroke a meditation on nature. The subtle color palette—muted greens, creams, and lilacs—infuses the work with a sense of calm, yet the interplay of forms creates a visual rhythm that keeps the eye dancing. There is something both comforting and unsettling about this repetition, reminding us of the patterns that govern our own lives. You know, painting is a conversation across time, and I can’t help but wonder if Acampora knew the wallpaper designs of William Morris? The ghost of Morris, with his own nature-inspired patterns, seems to linger in the background.