This commission presented itself as an exciting diversion from traditional subject matter with an international style motif with decidedly Eastern influences. By blending contemporary architectural and decorative accents with the ideals of Feng Shui, an image was created that celebrated the elements of wind, fire, water and earth with the personal influences of the client's decorative style.
This image featured two images visible from the foyer and dining area on the same oversized piece of canvas. Measuring 11'x17' the image begins in the foyer, wraps around a bull-nose corner and ends in the dining area.
To enhance the illusion, the oriental themed courtyard is rendered through two windows with different views of the same image. The illusion shows the image as you would see it from the foyer , then as you would see it around the corner in the dining room. A considerable amount of attention was dedicated to the design of the image to ensure proper placement of all visible elements from lily pads to glazed tiles as views change from left to right.
Personal elements were included from the arrangements of cherry blossoms (a tribute to the client's previous residence in Washington D.C.) to a piece of parchment bearing Chinese characters for love, harmony and peace.