Near Santo Stefano Square - Limited edition print

Based on a plein air sketch on location, this watercolor painting captures a luminous afternoon near Campo Santo Stefano, one of Venice’s sunniest and most vibrant open spaces. At the heart of the composition stands the statue of Niccolò Tommaseo, poised before the ochre-toned mass of San Vidal Church (Chiesa di San Vidal). The church’s warm façade anchors the background, while the surrounding geometry of cafés, awnings, and wandering figures brings life and rhythm to the square.

To the left, the iconic yellow façade of the Venice Science Institute glows under the afternoon light, its cool balcony shadows offering striking contrast to the golden warmth.

In the middle ground, the heart of the painting reveals its most captivating dance: the play of vivid shadows and soft-edged shapes, connecting loosely painted people, umbrellas, pavement and pigeons in motion. Here, sunlight bounces off the stone pavement, creating highlights that flicker like reflections on water. The lively cafés tucked behind the statue pulse with quiet movement—people sipping coffee, reading, chatting, and resting in the shade. It’s in this zone that the painting truly breathes: a choreography of Venice’s communal life, unfolding in shapes that seem to drift and shift across the page.

Derived from the artist's real life experience and her unique take on the beauty of modern day Venice, this watercolor celebrates both the enduring theme of Venetian architecture and the warmth of collective human experiences. It invites the viewer to follow the subtle transitions between architectural mass and human figures, between shadow and illumination—offering a glimpse into the timeless and ever-changing rhythm of Venice.