180. Studebaker tableau in Seville by Domstad Rudie

About "180. Studebaker tableau in Seville"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

The digital artwork **"Studebaker tableau in Seville"** depicts a stylised composition merging nostalgia and mystery. At the centre of the image is an open Studebaker, a classic car from the early 20th century, recognisable by the inscription *"Studebaker, Automóviles de 6 cilindros"* at the top of the tableau. The car is a visual hub: elegant, soft in line, and like a stage on which five women are posing. Four of them are clearly visible, each with her own attitude and expression - thoughtful, defiant, dreamy - while the fifth, the driver, is only vaguely discernible through the reflection on the windscreen. Her indistinctness enhances the atmosphere of distance and enigma.

The background shows a park-like setting with Mediterranean vegetation: palms, cypresses, shadows of orange trees?.Among the greenery is a sculpture reminiscent of Rodin's *Le Penseur* - pensive, static, and symbolic of reflection or absence of time. To the right of the sculpture is a vase on a stone column, with lush flowers that provide a colour accent and give the scene a slightly baroque touch. The stylisation of the work is graphic, almost cinematic: austere colours, sharp contours, and a slight alienation that invites interpretation.

This tableau balances between reality and memory, between fashion portrait and art-historical reference. It raises questions: who are these women, what connects them, and what does their presence mean in this serene, slightly surreal setting? A timeless moment in a city full of stories.

Address: Seville, Spain

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Finished on: 1 August 2024