Year of creation | 2017 |
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Dimensions | 100 W × 80 H × 0.2 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | realism |
Genre | cityscapes |
Materials | oil, canvas |
Type of packaging | art tube |
Created by Constantin Roucault in 2017, this realism cityscape captures the essence of Los Angeles, USA. Through a detailed overflight view of Downtown L.A., the artist uses vibrant colors to portray the urban landscape filled with skyscrapers and the bustling life beneath them. This artwork, measuring 100 × 80 × 0.2 cm, intricately displays the pulsating heart of a city known as both a paradise and an abyss to its diverse inhabitants.
Constantin Roucault, a contemporary Swiss artist who draws inspiration from the cubist representation of urban and industrial subjects found in the works of American painters Charles Sheeler, Charles Demuth, and, to some extent, Edward Hopper. This early influence propelled him towards embracing the artistic style. The city and nature, in their myriad forms, have remained enduring sources of inspiration for Constantin throughout his artistic journey. His artworks navigate the intersection of figurative and graphic styles, oscillating between abstraction and realism. Central to his creative process is the use of oil paint, a fundamental medium that brings his visions to life. In certain instances, Constantin incorporates diverse media and techniques, including acrylic, ink, charcoal, collage, and screen printing, to enhance the expressive depth of his creations. This versatile approach allows him to explore and push the boundaries of artistic representation, creating a body of work that resonates with both abstraction and the tangible reality of the subjects he portrays.