Campi di Fieno

The years I spent farming taught me a deep love and respect for the land. Haying, in particular, is one of the hardest yet most important activities. From it, animals feed and they, in turn, produce manure which feeds the plants which provide food for us.  Haying is strenuous and takes several days to complete, during which an unexpected rain can ruin the entire crop. It is no wonder that I felt drawn to painting this scene, in which the task has been newly accomplished.