"City on Water" is a powerful artwork where the boundaries between nature and urbanity blur. In this image, the skyline of a bustling metropolis merges with the rippling surface of water, creating an impressive spectacle of reflection and distortion. It is a cityscape that is at once familiar and alienating, challenging the viewer to reconsider the relationship between man and nature.
The brushstrokes are rough and expressive, full of energy and movement, as if the city itself pulses to life on the canvas. The colours are muted, in line with the palette of natural earth and water tones, but are punctuated by vibrant bursts of red - as if the city has veins of fire reflecting the passion and beating heart of city life.
This work is more than a silent witness to city life; it is a meditation on the changing world and our place in it. The reflection of the buildings in the water raises questions about reality and illusion, about what is solid and what is fluid. "City on Water" is a metaphor for the dynamics of life and the inevitable interaction between the created and the natural world.
This artwork is an outstanding choice for anyone looking for a piece with depth and contemplation. It fits seamlessly in a modern interior, in an office reflecting the city skyline or in a home seeking the tranquillity of water.
Conceived by Arjen Roos, visualized with AI.
My work exists at the intersection of modern Pop Art and Expressionism, with influences from Modernism. Contrast, whether in light, color, or subject, plays a central role in my art. The color red is often prominently featured.
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