Year of creation | 2022 |
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Dimensions | 61 W × 91 H × 2.5 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | contemporary art |
Genre | cityscapes |
Materials | acrylic, canvas |
Framing | the artwork is sold with framing |
Type of packaging | cardboard box |
This artwork, created in 2022, is part of Frank Mateo's exploration of contemporary cityscapes. Utilizing print media techniques influenced by comic book aesthetics, the piece features dark, night-inspired tones. Layers of visual elements resemble an eerie landscape layout, with intricate details such as monumental motifs of darkness and depth. The interplay of light and dark creates a sense of mystery and excitement, as hidden graffiti patterns decorate the scene. The artwork is infused with decorative graffiti overtones, creating a unique blend of contemporary artistic expression.
Mateo portrays the harsh realities that often remain hidden to outsiders. With his complex incorporation of color, form, and gesture, Mateo’s works create a haunting curiosity about the otherwise quickly dismissed underbelly of youth culture. In essence, using "sand footprints"