Through a meticulous interplay of observation and imagination, C’naan Hamburger explores the fragile balance between decay and preservation in the urban landscape. Her paintings often depict scenes of urban deterioration, such as worn sidewalks and neglected infrastructure, highlighting the constant efforts required to sustain and repair the built environment. Utilizing egg tempera—a medium she prepares herself—Hamburger creates detailed works that evoke the vanitas genre, traditionally used to reflect on mortality and the transient nature of life. Her compositions incorporate materials like pigment and ground elements from the cityscape, grounding her art in the very environments she portrays. Through her meticulous technique and choice of subject matter, Hamburger invites viewers to contemplate the delicate balance between human intervention and the inevitable processes of deterioration, offering a poignant commentary on the impermanence of urban existence. ...
