Shown here: “Angels’ Trumpets” is painted in reverse technique. Flowers reflect light and appear to be hanging on the tree. The glass ornament disappears in this contemporary application of Trompe L’oeil. Image continues around entire ornament.
Left: “Heirloom Rose”
Casein Fresco on 5”
recycled mercury glass.
Each original work- $175.
Synthesizing sustainability and fine art, every hand-
painted ornament tells a story about the earth.
"Mark Venaglia is the premiere Renaissance Artist of The Green Movement." AT&T
TROMPE L’OEIL ART ORNAMENT SERIES
FLORENTINE PLASTER SERIES
Hand sculpted with Gold, Copper or Aluminum Leaf
Right:
GLACIER SERIES-
3” ornaments-
Variations on ice formations, snowballs and melting snow.
Casein Fresco on Florentine plaster with mica and gilding.
Set of 4
Glacier
ornaments -
$130.
THE ARTIST’S GRANDPARENTS ARRIVED IN MANHATTAN FROM LUCCA, ITALY; a neighboring town to Firenze, birthplace of the Renaissance. The artist utilizes plaster imported from this region for its excellent sculpting properties.
Left:
SCHEHERAZADE SERIES-
3” ornaments-
Heat altered gold and copper leaf with chestnut gelato toppings; Florentine plaster base.
Each original work- $75.
FAUX MARBLE Series-
Each ornament is Florentine plaster dipped, then rendered in meticulous Trompe L’oeil to depict marble or granite.
Mark’s works are collected by major celebrities and the New York City Public Library. Each ornament is signed, dated and shipped with a certificate of authenticity.