This abstract work by a contemporary artist features a striking use of vibrant shades of yellow, ranging from pale to deep ochre tones. The textured surface, created through thick brushstrokes and layering, gives the painting a sense of depth and movement. While there are no recognizable subjects or symbols, the overall composition evokes a sense of warmth and radiance, reflecting the artist's intention to explore the emotive qualities of color. The minimal yet captivating style of this piece exemplifies the contemporary art trend of focusing on the inherent qualities of the medium to convey a more subjective, emotional response from the viewer. ...
Pestana’s research centralizes around humans who live in deprived areas. Her objective is to highlight the devastating environments in which people suffer due to the vulnerability of both state and social passivity. She relies on the worldview and mythology engrained in each community who share their unique story, and in turn helps emphasise human wealth above material. For Pestana, the greatest irony of
globalization is perhaps the fact that it has served to increase the gaps that separate us. Her projects seek to create empathy by highlighting ideas that are universal: the fragility of love, love of our loved ones, suffering in the face of loss and the desire of a better life. ...
