URBAN SYMPHONY

Urban Symphony, acrylic on canvas.

This abstract painting depicts a steamy night in urban America, with its cruelty, struggles but through it all a perceived cohesiveness.  

Not much has changed since those days, most urban neighborhoods are still blighted, poverty still exists, however many of the old buildings are now vacant lots.  There is however some improvement in new housing, and many more parks, playgrounds and green space.  Unfortunately there is more violence today than there was in 1970, and that’s a sad commentary on what direction our society is moving.  

I placed much symbolism in this piece, from the buildings stacked one on top of another, to the many figures that seem to appear through out.  My use of color, form and structure also play a large role in describing this era in American history.

       There is much depth in this painting, by using different shades of blue, it gives you a look into the endless structures that makes up the inter city.  The continuous red lets the imagination take over, it definitely depicts much suffering and everything that goes with it when one lives in such an environment.  

      I believe that every painting I do, should reflect that particular moment in time from my prospective.  That isn't necessarily always how others see it, but that's the beauty of abstract art.

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