Artist Showcase – P. Dubroof

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Artist Showcase: “Preserving the Unpreservable” by P. Dubroof

After years of dreaming of Italy, artist P. Dubroof finally made the journey in September 2024, visiting Rome, Venice, Florence, and the rolling vineyards of Tuscany. The trip became a visual feast—grand monuments, bustling piazzas, quiet alleyways, and breathtaking landscapes all served as inspiration. With a camera in hand, Dubroof captured moments of everyday life and architectural splendor, gathering reference points for the work that would follow.

In her artistic process, Dubroof approaches each subject with curiosity and imagination. When encountering a centuries-old sculpture, she envisions the artist at work—chiseling to reveal a mother with her children, a warrior, or a timeless muse. In landscapes, she sees the interplay of color, light, shape, and texture. These impressions, combined with her personal vision, are transformed into vivid, expressive pastel drawings.

The works in Preserving the Unpreservable are created with simple materials—oil pastel on paper bags and drawing paper—yet they burst with color and life. This series invites viewers to experience Italy through Dubroof’s eyes: a place where history and beauty intertwine, and where art emerges not from rules, but from a deep connection to place and memory.