Block Drug Store 

Vincent Giarrano’s painting, Block Drug Store, presents a slice of urban life with a focus on the geometric interplay of its architectural forms and the organic elements that soften the scene. The composition is structured around the juxtaposition of the rigid brick building and the fluid form of the tree on the left. Giarrano's painting engages with structuralism by presenting the city as a text composed of signs: the Block Drug Store signage, the street signs, and even the products displayed in the windows. These elements serve as signifiers within a larger cultural code, reflecting the commodification and commercial exchange inherent in urban life. The painting might be seen as a critique of consumer culture, questioning the values and meanings projected onto everyday objects and spaces. Giarrano uses a formal approach to create a dialogue between the solidity of the man-made environment and the natural world, inviting a reflection on the structures that shape our perception of urban space. This painting encapsulates how art serves as a continuous re-evaluation of our surroundings.