Year of creation | 2021 |
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Dimensions | 70 W × 100 H × 0.1 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | contemporary art |
Genre | landscape |
Materials | oil, canvas |
Type of packaging | art tube |
This captivating painting by Constantin Roucault masterfully portrays the solitude of a single Joshua tree in the Arizonan desert. Vibrant pinks dominate the sky, contrasting strikingly with the green hues of the tree and the distant mountains on the horizon. The composition celebrates the raw beauty and untouched wildness of nature, evoking a sense of profound solitude and serenity. Through careful use of color and light, Roucault brings the vast desert landscape to life, inviting the viewer to ponder the majestic beauty of these remote and timeless natural scenes.
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.