Simon Kirk | Uncle
Simon Kirk
Uncle (Paisano Collection), 2026
Acrylic on Board
Framed size
Framed size
25 x 31 cm
9 7/8 x 12 1/4 in
9 7/8 x 12 1/4 in
Paisano means compatriot, friend, or 'local' (informal Italian/Spanish). Inspired by the characters from John Steinbeck’s ‘Tortilla Flat’. Tortilla Flat is a 1935 novel by John Steinbeck that follows a group...
Paisano means compatriot, friend, or "local" (informal Italian/Spanish). Inspired by the characters from John Steinbeck’s ‘Tortilla Flat’.
Tortilla Flat is a 1935 novel by John Steinbeck that follows a group of impoverished, carefree paisanos (descendants of Spanish settlers) in Monterey, California, who live a life of camaraderie, wine, and adventure.
“It was Steinbeck's first major commercial success, known for its humor, focus on friendship, and exploration of poverty and loyalty.”
Tortilla Flat is a 1935 novel by John Steinbeck that follows a group of impoverished, carefree paisanos (descendants of Spanish settlers) in Monterey, California, who live a life of camaraderie, wine, and adventure.
“It was Steinbeck's first major commercial success, known for its humor, focus on friendship, and exploration of poverty and loyalty.”
