food, lifestyle, and travel from the heart of Paris
food, lifestyle, and travel from the heart of Paris
€150.00
A limited-edition fine art print from an original India ink painting on concrete by Sam Henderson. The work celebrates the expressive style of Bernard Buffet and the timeless charm of Totò. Piano, piano celebrates the Italian ritual of slowing down to savour every bite. Printed on museum-quality fine art paper and individually signed and numbered.
Also available in a limited half-size series (36.5 x 51.6 cm)
“Slowly, slowly.”
In Italy, piano, piano is more than an expression. It’s a way of life—a gentle reminder to slow down, savour the moment, and appreciate the simple rituals that bring us together.
Piano, piano began as an original artwork created directly on a concrete panel using India ink. Rather than painting with washes, the image was built through repeated applications of full-strength ink that were selectively lifted from the concrete surface, allowing the material itself to become part of the artwork.
The work celebrates the graphic language of French painter Bernard Buffet and the cinematic spirit of iconic Italian actor Totò, the finished piece celebrates one of life’s simplest pleasures: a plate of pasta enjoyed without hurry.
The elongated figure, suspended strand of spaghetti, and restrained monochrome palette are a quiet reminder that the best meals—and often the best moments—are the ones we refuse to rush.
This museum-quality archival print faithfully reproduces the texture, character, and subtle imperfections of the original concrete artwork.
Original medium: India ink on concrete
Edition: Limited to 150 prints
Available sizes: 61 × 91.2 cm and 36.5 × 51.6 cm
Artist Note
I’ve spent much of my career photographing food. This series is different. Rather than documenting meals, I wanted to explore the rituals surrounding them. “Piano, piano” began with a concrete panel intended for furniture and became a meditation on slowing down. The rough surface, the lifted ink, and the exaggerated figure all became part of that conversation. I hope it reminds you to savour what is in front of you.
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