Romantic Flowers

The artist decided to depict the Thunbergia grandifiora, a flower that became known to the artist thanks to his travels to the Asian continent during his youth.

Thunbergia grandiflora (also known as Blue Trumpet Vine, Bengal Clock Vine, or Skyflower) carries a symbolism linked to exotic beauty, tenacity, and vigorous growth. In the language of flowers, it has a lot of meanings.

Thanks to its climbing behavior and long-lasting blooms, it symbolizes an affection that continues to grow and persist over time. 

The plant is known for its rapid growth (it can cover large areas in a single season) and its ability to climb upwards, embodying the determination to achieve goals with optimism.

It is often called one of the most beautiful vines in the world, symbolizing elegance and charm.

The common name "Clock Vine" comes from the fact that it often twists clockwise, connecting the plant to the concept of time. The blue/lavender color of the flowers is often associated with a sense of peace.

Stones used: Corallina, Verde D'Arno

Year of composition: 2025

Size: cm 22x20

Artist: Leonardo Scarpelli

An original and authentic hand-made artwork created whith the antique technique of Commesso Fiorentino which is unique for Florence.

Commesso Fiorentino was born with Medici family, one of the most important families in Florence, in the second half of 1500.

The research of the stones is made by the mosaicist that must be able to choose from a rich and wide range of shades and veins: for this reason the artists personally search and collect the stones retracing the paths of the Medici researchers.

The processing starts by drawing the subject on adhesive paper, that is then cut into small tamplates that will be attached to the variegated shades of the stones following the visual instinct, the innate gift of the artist and his perfect knowledge of the materials. The shape of the little piece will be cut by hand with a chestnut, cherry or hazelnut wood bow and an iron wire that flows with abrasive powder and water. It creates a very precise and inclined cut to form the essential spaces to accommodate the glue, made by artisans with beeswax and pine tree resin. The different stones are previously glued onto a slate surface which acts as a support during the cutting and filing phase. The various pieces which form the composition are adjusted in shape with diamond files, glued together so that the joints are invisible, flattened and finally polished in order to create a perfect decorative harmony showing the colors of nature in all their radiance.