Arting Every Day - 4019 Cityscape
4019 - Cityscape - $6000 - 180 x 140 cm - Mixed media on canvas.
In Cityscape - 4019, I explore themes of urban isolation and the hidden aspects of city life. I use a monochromatic palette, dominated by black, white, and various shades of grey, to evoke a sense of starkness and coldness, reflecting the emotional distance often experienced in urban environments. The color palette serves as a symbol of the structured yet alienating nature of modern cities. The tension between order and obscurity becomes apparent as the rigid grid of the city fades into the fog, blurring the boundaries between what is visible and what remains hidden.
Isolation is a central theme, conveyed not only through the monochromatic tones but also through the mist that envelops the cityscape. The fog represents both the literal morning atmosphere of a city and the metaphorical veil of disconnection that permeates urban existence. This approach draws from the Nordic tradition of using minimalism and abstraction to express emotional distance, much like the works of Helene Schjerfbeck and Anselm Kiefer.
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Compared to other works within the Abstract Impressionist movement, my approach is more introspective. While artists like de Kooning and Pollock expressed urban chaos through energetic brushstrokes and bold colors, my technique favors a minimalist, meditative style. The city grid, softened by the fog, creates a sense of detachment, aligning my work with the explorations of urban isolation in Nordic abstraction.
The use of mixed media in this piece plays a crucial role in adding texture and depth. The layered strokes that form both the fog and the grid lend the painting an almost industrial feel, reinforcing the urban subject matter. This tactile quality emphasizes the architectural rigidity of the city while conveying the coldness of its lifeless structures, contributing to the overall sensation of absence.
Through Cityscape - 4019, I aim to blend architectural precision with emotional introspection, offering a quieter reflection on urban alienation. The painting invites viewers to consider not only what is visible but also what remains hidden—both within the cityscape and within themselves.
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