ITALIANA
An active collection, Teddy considers Italy his spiritual home and these works are primarily inspired by time spent in Florence, Milan and Rome. Further Italiana works can be viewed in the ARTchive, link at bottom of page.
Vittoriano
The first time I set eyes on the Vittoriano - monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome, I was blown away. To view a great street view of the actual monument, tap here
Oil Pastel on Paper
42 x 59.4 cm / 11.7 x 16.5 in
GBP £ POA
Oltrarno
The city of Florence spoke to me the very first time I visited, it was like 'going home'. Quite extraordinary. In particular, Oltrarno where I first stayed and now always stay when in the city. The Fotoautomatica while a contemporary installation, blends beautifully with the historic surroundings.
Acrylic & Oil Stick on Paper
84 x 89 cm / 33 x 35 in
San Miniato al Monte
There is a church up on a hill ioverlooking the city of Florence that is just so beautiful even in the winter months which is when I captured this small postcard-size work. Yet, this is now one of my favourite works, I love the spontaneity and honesty of the piece, it is very much the San Miniato al Monte I love.
Oil Pastel on hand-torn paper
12 x 16 cm / 4.25 x 6 in
Embracing Florence
In 2025, I was commissioned to create the cover art for the English speaking Italian cultural magazine, The Florentine.
The artwork was inspired by the need to ever more protective over the historic and ephemeral city, to respect the culture and local people who are being besieged by selfish and ignorant selfie hunters.
You read The Florentine magazine online. Tap here
il Santo Bevitore
In 2024 I was invited to collaborate with hip Florentine restaurant il Santo Bevitore located in Oltrarno, Florence. They were drawn to my works of everyday Italian objects creating a series of bespoke menu covers in use for a period of four months.
The collaboration was featured in the local cultural magazine, The Florentine. Read here
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You can browse further works from the Italiana collection in the ARTchive on the artist's official Pinterest.