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Hidden Realms and Forgotten Wonders
Original Artwork by artist Lea Barozzi

In the velvety embrace of twilight, this series of paintings unfold like a whispered secret, a glimpse into a world where the ordinary flirts with the extraordinary. At its center stands the mushroom, not merely a fungus, but a portal to realms unseen, a beacon of the surreal. Beside it, a blue beetle shimmers, a sentinel of the hidden, its cerulean carapace catching stray glimmers of light like forgotten dreams.

A brass key lies nearby, heavy with unspoken tales, promising the unlocking of doors that lead to wondrous, untold stories. What might this key unlock? In this enchanted tableau, a cat, eyes gleaming with ancient wisdom, lounges with an air of knowing. This feline presence adds a touch of the uncanny, a reminder that in the shadows lurk mysteries both charming and arcane.

And then there’s the tea, a symbol of comfort and ritual amidst the magic. It’s a quiet invitation to pause, to sip, and to dream. Against the dark background, these elements come alive, each a piece of a fantastical puzzle, urging us to delve deeper, to embrace the whimsy and the wonder, and to let our imaginations roam free in this beguiling nocturnal world.

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Learn more about her work in the interview we did with her.

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