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The Empress: A Regal Presence on Washington Square Park
In a world where luxury meets art, few things are as captivating as the seamless blend of fine living and artistic expression. My latest work, “The Empress,” a 48" x 72" acrylic on canvas, captures this very essence of opulence and creativity. It’s an ideal centerpiece for spaces as extraordinary as the $26.5 million Greenwich townhome recently featured by Ryan Serhant, known for his shows on Netflix, Owning Manhattan and Million Dollar Listing.
Just steps from Washington Square Park, this historic West Village trophy townhouse was also featured in a 2023 episode of The Kardashians. Once the East Coast love nest of Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, it has been highlighted in prestigious publications like Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, The New York Post, 6sqft, and The Observer.
“The Empress” is more than just a painting; it’s a celebration of the divine feminine energy, an homage to the archetype of power, fertility, and beauty. In tarot, The Empress represents abundance and creativity, and I’ve sought to capture these qualities through a rich color palette that evokes both warmth and majesty. The large format of the canvas allows the viewer to be enveloped by this energy, drawing them into a world where elegance reigns supreme.
Just as Ryan Serhant curates homes that are more than just residences but works of art in their own right, he has used several of my pieces in this space, including my incredible canvas of the Taoist temple tops in Taiwan. This majestic Taoist Dragon, measuring 48" x 72", is a stunning addition to the guest wing, where other high-profile guests like Beyoncé stay while in Manhattan.
Million Dollar Listing:
The six-story home at 80 Washington Place comes with a classic Georgian red brick facade — and quite the musical history overall. Built in 1839, the stately townhouse was formerly home to composer and conductor John Philip Sousa, who created classic American marches like “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Semper Fidelis” and “The Liberty Bell.”
At 8,757 square feet, the smart-wired home features six bedrooms, eight baths, a custom glass elevator and three outdoor spaces. Floating wood stairs with a glass banister lead to a garden level with a foyer, an open chef’s kitchen and a double-height living room with a custom gas fireplace. A garden off the living room features an outdoor space with a teak cabana and kitchen designed by legendary restaurateur Silvano Marchetto.
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