Summertime Sadness

Summertime Sadness

£4,875.00

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Oil and enamel on two shaped canvases and OSB board, 2024

Size 170 x 188 cm

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"Summertime Sadness" is a large, uniquely shaped painting that blends the human form with nature and the cosmos. The depicted figure, emerging from a dark, starry night sky, is in contemplative sorrow.

This artwork contrasts the beauty of summer with the person's inner sadness. Summer, typically a time for joy and outdoor activities, juxtaposes with the figure's melancholy, caused by disconnection from nature and being overwhelmed by the demands of daily life.

The painting's fragmented, angular shape and blending of space and the human form evoke a sense of both isolation and connection, highlighting the profound link between our emotions and surroundings. "Summertime Sadness" serves as a reflection on the interplay between our internal states and the natural world, capturing the beauty of fleeting summer moments and the deep impact of nature on our souls.