Set to Perfection
The artistic contemplation of impressionist painter Michael Flohr has a wonderful way of helping us understand the oft-overlooked intricacies of an exquisite experience. What he chooses to portray in his work has always revealed a subtle yet poignant sense of celebration and appreciation for the simple things in life.
In Flohr’s latest “Set to Perfection” he takes us to a quaint little bistro in Napa Valley, the heart of California’s wine country. With a quiet emptiness and a sense of casual formality Flohr paints a glimpse behind the scenes of what is sure to be a dynamic dining experience for the coming patrons.
The room, awash in minty, fresh hues of green and blue glows in the sunlight as the staff engages in their ritual of preparation. The clean, crisp linen tablecloths are set amid the din of chiming silverware and the clinking of glassware as if toasting to a new day. Setting the tables, setting the scene; the artist makes his case that the fruits of labor in Napa Valley are not just superior bottles of wine, but the collective efforts of all those who cater to our personal enjoyment.
It’s all in the preparation. Just as practice makes perfect, Michael Flohr reminds us once again, that the journey is just as sweet as the final destination.
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