Of Fate and Fortune 2021

Camilla d’Errico gave us this dreamy painting, Of Fate and Fortune, with what looks like oil or acrylic on canvas. It's a beautiful composition dominated by a soft, golden palette and the whimsical image of a girl adorned with dragons. I can imagine d'Errico building up this image layer by layer, allowing it to emerge organically. What was she thinking when she made it? The dragons twist and turn like golden tresses, blurring the line between reality and fantasy. The surface texture is smooth, creating a luminous effect that seems to emanate from within. Look how those violet eyes pop! The girl's wide-eyed expression, caught in a moment of awe, reminds me a bit of those wide-eyed figures from Margaret Keane. But d’Errico makes the girl’s wide-eyed stare her own, as a portal into something magical. In this way, d'Errico participates in an ongoing conversation between artists across time, adding her unique perspective to the exploration of beauty, imagination, and the human experience.