When I left my country for the first time in my thirty-five years of life, I endeavored, from the very first day, to connect as quickly as possible with my new city and residence, Boston. Exploring the unique places and iconic buildings in this city, while being thousands of miles away from my homeland, was both enjoyable and challenging. The smallest things could trigger feelings of homesickness, but I found solace in creating new memories in these unfamiliar spaces. With this perspective in mind, I embarked on a project, capturing in my paintings the memorable places I discovered after immigrating. This project is a representation of you and me, Boston: The city of Boston through the eyes of an immigrant."
Salt and pepper bridge(Longfellow Bridge)
I first laid eyes on the Salt and Pepper Bridge from the rooftop of one of the buildings at MGH Hospital, where my wife worked. She told me the bridge was named after its central towers, which bear a striking resemblance to salt and pepper shakers.
In the following days, while grappling with the challenges of our new life in Boston, I often found myself gazing at the tranquil waters of the Charles River, seeking solace in its serenity. The central towers of the bridge always captivated me, and it was from this vantage point that I embarked on a project. The first day I began, it became one of the most memorable places in Boston for me, symbolizing not only the bridge but also the peace I found beside the Charles River. Over the months that followed, it proved to be a challenging subject for my brush and paint, but it was my way of paying tribute to those early days when this place provided refuge during the hardships of immigration.
Oil color on Canvas board, 20.8*30.4 cm, 2023 (Price with out Frame: 250$)
