The composition of the painting is characterized by a division into planes of varying colors and textures. Pastel shades of blue, beige, yellow, and delicate green dominate, intermingling to create an impression of illuminated space. Abstract shapes, resembling simplified buildings, fragments of the beach, or other urban elements, arrange themselves into a subtle, almost dreamlike structure.
In the upper part of the painting, lighter blue and beige tones can be discerned, suggesting the sky and the distant horizon line. The central part is characterized by a wealth of subtle nuances of yellow and beige, evoking sand and sunlight. The lower parts of the painting contain elements in shades of green and blue, which may symbolize vegetation or fragments of the ocean.
Delicate contours and soft tonal transitions make “Santa Monica, 2016” emanate peace and harmony. The abstract nature of the representation allows the viewer free interpretation and the finding of their own associations with this iconic place. This painting is not a literal depiction of Santa Monica but rather the essence of its atmosphere – sunny, relaxing, and full of subtle charm.
“Santa Monica” is a proposition for lovers of abstraction and landscapes who appreciate delicacy, subtle colors, and the contemplative nature of art. Its bright and optimistic color palette will bring peace and positive energy to any space.
