Monkeys on a Wire Balir Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 20 x 27.5" 50 x 70cm 650.00
We drove down to Stimigliano this week. A friend here turned 62 and there was a little gathering in his honor. It was a good way to ring in September as well, which should prove to be a cooler month than August. It is certainly hotter here than it was up North. And even though the temperature is now moderately similar, I believe this southern land absorbs and holds the heat longer. Like wine earth (did I tell you how I could smell the distinct scent of the dirt when were in the Cahors, France region?), which smells of its fruit.
Reruns: The Seattle Mariners in the Playoffs, 1995 Laurie Pessemier Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 12" 40 x 30cm 475.00
Meanwhile, our water heater stopped working. A friend here asks, “why do you need hot water?” To wash dishes I tell her. Lying in bed this morning, I realize like so many people here (are they all lacking hot water?), she uses disposable plastic dishes. As the cog turns, I think people might not have hot water because nobody will fix or install the boiler here in town. For the want of a nail, the kingdom is lost.
Our dishes are piling up!!!! Actually, this is the beautiful Palazzo where we ate dinner last night -- and I painted the picture of the people on the balcony...
We have called the person who installed our water heater, in 2017, who acted like we had a helluva nerve calling on him, he referred us to someone else; who said, no, I don’t work on that machine; another said he might be in touch on Monday; finally the Sicilian handyman (is that a contradiction in terms?), who said, yes, it’s broken; and sent us to a man who just might arrive today. We went to the hardware store to inquire, but they sent us to Riccardo, number two in our list. Take heart, we have a final option, who will soak us heavily but get the job done, probably with the first guy we called. With him, no matter the nature of the work, it’s either 700 or 1200 euros. Mostly, we don’t make any repairs or improvements.
Rurun: Church Monteveglio Laurie Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 18 x 23.5" 45 x 60cm 590.00
That’s how things are here in Italy – it’s suprising anything gets done at all. Fortunately, there are many other marvelous aspects of life here – like our dinner party in the palazzo down the street. It was a mix of Australian, English, American, Italian and French people – fourteen of us around a long table, watching the sun set (thank you, Mother Nature) in the West. Everyone is cheery, says hello, how is it going. Berlino actually likes it better here in Stimigliano, too – more people to pet him, and lots to sniff.
Sun Setting at the Dinner Party Laurie Pessemier Acrylic/canvas 21.5 x 14 " 53 x 35 cm 590.00
INVITING All Artists to present their Work: Paint, Literature, Crafts, Food....
Pessemier's Sunday Salon Weekly on Sunday No Reservation Necessary
How it works: Bring a piece of your ART: that could be visual, like painting or printmaking; or literary, as in poetry or prose; or crafts, like metalwork or knitting; or food, or music. Something you made, or feel particularly inspired by. You have about 5 minutes to present, and we'll ooh, ahh, or answer questions you have. You can also come and see how we work before diving in. Just show up on Zoom at a minute or two before the hour. No selling, no networking until after everyone has presented.
