Sun Gallery, Chianciano, Italy

Exhibiting in Chianciano, Italy

In 2017, I had the great opportunity to exhibit my work at Expo Chianciano, an international art exhibition held in the medieval center of Chianciano Terme, a hill town in the Province of Siena, Tuscany. The event brought together artists from all over the world, showcasing a wide range of styles and voices. My two paintings were displayed at the Sun Gallery, from August 19th to 27th, alongside the works of many established international artists.

In fact, Chianciano is the very village I often stayed in during my Tuscan trips. That made this exhibition feel even more personal—because Tuscany has always been one of the biggest inspirations behind my art.

The Landscape That Keeps Calling Me Back

I’ve traveled to many countries, but Tuscany has stayed with me in a way few places have. I visit the region almost every December holiday, and each time, it manages to steal my breath all over again.

I have travelled to Tuscany many times and the beauty of the region is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, with its vast, lush and tranquil landscapes that stretch to infinite views of bliss. The statuesque cypress trees that bathe in the evening sunlight are mesmerizing, offering shade for a luxurious walk. The light blue in the sky complements the glossy green, immersing anyone there into a state of complete happiness. Mother nature has never looked so perfect!

The landscapes feel like something out of a dream: rolling green hills stretching endlessly into the horizon, golden light bathing tall cypress trees, and quiet roads winding through olive groves and vineyards. The blue of the sky seems to speak directly to the soul. Everything is so perfectly balanced—it’s as if nature itself composed a masterpiece and hung it outside for all to see.

There’s a calmness there that brings me peace. Every visit renews me.

A Painting Series Born from Travel

After several visits, I began capturing the essence of Tuscany through my art. I took hundreds of reference photos—sunsets, foggy mornings, dusty roads, glimmers of light on vineyards—and slowly started creating a Tuscany Landscape Series. These paintings became my way of preserving what I felt each time I stood in that region: peace, awe, and belonging.

It had always been a dream of mine to one day return to Tuscany not just as a traveler, but as an artist—and share those painted memories with the place that inspired them. Expo Chianciano made that dream come true.

A Full Circle Moment

During the exhibition week, I had the chance to explore more of Tuscany’s medieval towns, meet fellow artists, and speak to visitors about my work. Showing my paintings in the very landscape that inspired them was a full-circle experience—one I will always cherish.

Tuscany has become more than a destination for me. It’s a place of deep inspiration, where nature, art, and emotion are inseparable. I carry its colors, light, and stillness with me into every painting.