Forest at Night, Wind from the Sea
This work captures the tumultuous movement of an impetuous wind that disrupts a hilly field, bending trees under its force. The composition, with its dynamic and dramatic brushstrokes, evokes a powerful, almost surreal nocturnal landscape, where natural elements seem to merge into chaotic and vibrant energy.
The atmosphere of the painting may also suggest the presence of waves, transporting the viewer to an ambiguous dimension where land and water blur together. However, what dominates is the deeply nocturnal character of the work, with intense shades of blue, black, and hints of golden light illuminating the center of the scene, creating an evocative and hypnotic contrast.
This painting evokes strong emotions, a sense of mystery and unease, as if accompanied by the notes of a song like The Forest by The Cure. The intensity and visual rhythm of the painting echo that kind of melancholy and emotional power characteristic of music, making it as much a sensory journey as a visual one.
“Forest at Night, Wind from the Sea” is a work that invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the movement and darkness, evoking the unstoppable force of nature and the complexity of emotions it can arouse.
Painting title
Forest at Night, Wind from the Sea
Painting date
2022
Painting technique
oil on canvas and other medias
Dimensions
1mt x 1mt