The late Vince Gervasoni was my fifth cousin on my mother’s side. Mum used to take us to visit him and his sister Rene (deceased also) often since my 8 siblings and I were little kids. Vince and Yandoit have a special place in my heart and hence decided to paint this series of 6. Vince, his truck, the old well and especially the old homestead down the road from his home all have special and fond memories for me. This view of the old homestead is significant as a child. I would always see a face in the old building, like it was trying to say something. Maybe painting a picture of its sadness remembering all the fun and dances that it used to house.
Di Leeder Artist 