172. Manhattan Bridge,New York by Ruud van den Berg

About "172. Manhattan Bridge,New York"

by Ruud van den Berg

About the artwork

A clear blue summer sky without a single cloud forms the background of this intriguing digital artwork. The sun is high and casts sharp shadows, adding emphasis to every detail of the composition. At the centre of the image, the iconic Manhattan Bridge dominates, with its distinctive metal structure and sturdy stone uprights. Stretching from left to right, the bridge leads the eye across the water, where an impressive skyscraper pierces the skyline. Other buildings, ranging from modern glass to traditional brick, flank the tower, giving it an urban dynamic.

To the right in the picture, the water shimmers, reflecting the sun in moving sparkles. At first glance, the scene appears serene, almost static. But in this hushed urban summer, tension hangs in the air. A plane approaches from the distance and moves towards the skyscraper - a moment caught just before something happens. The course is just a little too direct, the proximity just a little too close, creating an oppressive atmosphere in this otherwise peaceful composition.

The absence of people makes the scene even more intrusive. The eye is forced to look, to speculate. Is this a moment of routine, an ordinary flight on its way to a nearby airport? Or is it a harbinger of something unexpected, perhaps even ominous? The artwork balances on the border between reality and imagination, between everyday life and threat - and leaves the viewer with questions without answers.

Address: Manhattan Bridge,New York

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Finished on: 28 May 2024