‘Late one evening in 1997, walking with my wife, Carol, across a dark and deserted St Mark’s Square in Venice, I saw in the distance what seemed to be a painting, lit like a beacon, drawing me inexorably to the window of what transpired is by the eminent artist Andrea Vizzini. Originally from Sicily, he works and lives near Venice, in Jesolo. On a return visit, we met him, only to discover that he, not knowing who had bought his painting, had been working listening to my music. His work reflects the ethos of mine; of today, but with a strong traditional core that emotionally connects with people. Galleria Ravagnan remains in the family and Andrea is still working, as am I’
