Valencia is a very old city. It was founded by the Romans as Valentia, so that tells you it is definitely old. The city, naturally, has gone through many changes. We were Roman, then Visigoth, then Moorish, then thanks to El Cid, we were liberated from the Moors and well, here we are, Christian again but a bit more free from the restraints of religion.
In the «Ciutat Vella» (that is the old city, written in our language, Valenciano), there are many buildings, old, very ancient, and many walls. Lamentably some people…could be young people, I don’t know as I’ve not seen them…have scribbled and painted up some of those old walls, and others, urban/street artists have painted images quite beautiful on them…
But one day I ran across a wall surrounding a construction site and it became the background/backdrop of the painting above. They had just demolished the building and thrown everything away, but I guess that some flower pots from the wall garden had broken and fallen and they remained there, nestled right against the wall. They were red, there were still flowers in them, I think they were chrysanthemums…
«Three Flowers» measures 50x70cm and was painted with acrylic paint on a 100% cotton canvas. This painting, along with many others (please visit our online galleries on Instagram (@Francisco_Bravo_Cabrera) and/or www.fbcart.wixsite.com/jazzart for more) is for sale via Omnia Caelum Studios Valencia. Message us for more details through DM on Instagram.
Cheers…
JaZzArt en València 
I love this piece. Knowing the story behind it — the inspiration — makes it all the more meaningful.
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Thank you so much Janet.
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Thanks for the background,one of my granddaughter’ name is Valentina
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You’re very welcome Beth.
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Quite a creative distance from JaZzArT. I rather like it, and I’m glad you described the inspiration. I am puzzled but I’ll not ask the question. I’ll leave it to stir thoughts. Very nice. Do I hear a Jazz Sinfonia?
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Thank you Espie…to my ears there’s always something jazzy playing…
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There is always a bit of tension where the old bumps up against the new. Your painting is a reflection of the beauty that finds its way through the turmoil of change. Beautiful piece, my friend!
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So true my friend. Thank you!
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Keep coming back to this. Really a bold break from your other works. Use of color impressive. The left side, though, still has me bamboozled. No, don’t tell me. Not yet. I’m still working on it…
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The left side is rather illustrating what was left on that wall, perhaps symbolic…thank you, and yes, I do enjoy painting in that manner.
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«Bold» in the distinction of the separate devices. They are not nestled one in another, each part of, coming from, going into the device next to it. Still working…
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A fine descriptive analysis Espie, thank you! Hope you’re enjoying your Friday!
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What a great bit of history on this very lovely piece. Thank you for sharing this with us. I agree with Brad it is amazing what comes from the old and what is determined to survive. I love the moment and placement of the vases and the brilliance of their color. I like the way the flowers are small, and simple. A thing doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful. To me the circles of color are a big part of your signature. To me they represent the circle of life which is never ending. ❤️
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Thank you so much Joni, and I must say your analysis is always spot on. Take good care and all the best, our love always and a lovely Saturday to you both!
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My pleasure and you too Francisco. You two have an amazing weekend. ❤️
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Thanks for the memories!
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Glad you liked it!
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A second new site? How did I miss this. Glad you haven’t disappeared. 😉
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Just a new site as the other one got filled up…Glad to hear from you, and looking forward to your posts, visits, comments et cetera. All the best!
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Good idea. I will soon either need to pay for WordPress or get a new site.
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Thank you 😊 and yes those were my options…
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I like how you’ve interwoven your art with your city Francesc. Great stuff!
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Thank you Malc! And a lovely Friday to you!
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Have a great weekend Francesc!
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Cheers. Top of the weekend to you my friend!
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I’m not sure which I like better – this or Jazz Art.
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Thank you so much George. All the best
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