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This painting depicts a serene, rural landscape with a muted yet harmonious color palette. The composition features a striking field of golden hues, contrasted by the soft greens and greys of the sky and horizon. Prominent in the foreground are two vases of vibrant, abstract floral arrangements, adding a sense of life and vibrancy to the scene. The brushwork is expressive, with visible texture and gestural strokes that lend an emotive, almost mystical quality to the work. This artwork likely reflects the artist's intimate connection with the natural world and their desire to convey a sense of tranquility and contemplation. ...
Shota Nakamura applies oils until something intuitively clicks and the painting lifts off the ground. His ruminative images are largely occupied by mosaic landscapes and quiescent figures. Certain junctures in his palette produce a hyperreality that rages against the natural world. Any figural presence is apparitional, as though the human subject were merely an echo. Nakamura introduces the viewer to his experience of daily rituals, extracting the light as it blares through his studio or domestic windows then consigning its essence to oils on canvas. The elastic boundary between interior and exterior is well represented by Nakamura in his interweaving of personal narratives and painting-as-subject. ...
Lo Brutto Stahl is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2023, with locations in Paris and Basel. The gallery presents a dynamic program that alternates between solo and group exhibitions, featuring both emerging and established artists. Their exhibitions often explore complex themes and engage with various mediums, reflecting a commitment to innovative and thought-provoking artistic practices.