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When You Least Expect It-impressionism NY cityscape painting - contemporary Art

2024

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“When You Least Expect It” by David Wilson transports the viewer to a wide, empty New York street, where a few scattered cars line the sides and a couple of headlights break through the distance. The deep blue tones of the night dominate the scene, creating an almost dreamlike atmosphere. Small flecks of yellow light, reflecting off car windows or street lamps, stand out against the dark backdrop, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise cool-toned painting. The empty street and lack of pedestrians give the painting a sense of stillness, as if the city has momentarily paused in its constant hustle. Wilson’s treatment of the light and shadow is particularly striking in this piece, as the small but potent highlights of yellow punctuate the scene, drawing the viewer’s eye across the width of the street and towards the distant cars. The vastness of the road and the deep perspective of the painting create a sense of space, making the viewer feel as if they could step into the scene and walk along the quiet street. This moment, frozen in time, speaks to the unexpected pauses in life, where we find beauty in places we might not normally notice. This stunning artwork is signed by David Wilson and available for purchase at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea, as well as online. “When You Least Expect It” offers a reflective moment in New York’s urban landscape, reminding viewers that sometimes the most profound moments are found in the stillness of the city’s expansive streets. Artist biography: Hailing from Canada’s Pacific Northwest, artist David Wilson’s work has long been informed by the oft rain soaked urban environment he calls home. Whether he’s travelling the globe or exiting through the studio door, Wilson’s experience of his world becomes a celebration of the season of long nights and drenched, reflective streets. Wilson has established himself as one of Canada’s preeminent urban landscape painters with more than 25 solo exhibitions. His work tends to step away from the literal translation of a scene into something more interpretive and evocative. Working primarily with acrylics, Wilson’s paintings are built upon multiple layers of light and colour, infused—beneath the evocative veneer—with the notion of what we know and think we know, or remember.
  • Creator:
    David Wilson (Canadian)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU468315628172

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