Yangzi XuMichigan Ave, Oil Painting2022
2022
About the Item
Artist Comments
As the evening falls, Michigan Avenue in Chicago bustles with activity as pedestrians stroll down the sidewalk. The iconic lampposts of The Magnificent Mile cast a warm, inviting glow along the street, while buildings on either side feature softly illuminated windows in the dusk. The artwork vividly captures the lively urban atmosphere, using a dynamic blend of light and shadow to evoke depth and movement.
About the Artist
Artist Yangzi Xu captures a nostalgia for Chicago and its dramatic seasonal changes in her expressionist cityscapes. Having a full-time job and being a wife and mother, Yangzi makes a habit of painting everyday to keep her passion exciting and fresh. She keeps a queue of ideas and reference photos that she takes throughout the year. She looks through her references, tweaks and adds elements to them. Once inspiration strikes, Yangzi draws several sketches and begins to work with oils on canvas on multiple pieces at once - to keep each painting spontaneous and new. "I try to capture the paradox of life in the city, where one can be in a crowd and yet feel alone," Yangzi says. "My main intent is not to capture the physical reality of a scene, but to express my own moods and feelings to my audience." In her free time, Yangzi enjoys reading, with her current favorite genres being biographies and memoirs. Yangzi is an alumnus of DePaul University in Chicago.
Words that describe this painting: Chicago, downtown, city, urban, cityscape, evening, night, street light, street, road, vehicle, building, road, bus, pedestrian, car, reflection, crowd, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, grey
Michigan Ave
Yangzi Xu
Oil painting on composite board
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2022
14 in. h x 11 in. w x .4 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1.02 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Michigan Ave. Yangzi Xu. Oil painting on composite board. Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 772031stDibs: LU922113884262
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Medford, MA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This Seller
View AllArtist Comments
Rovinj, Croatia, is an enchanting village with a charming downtown. In this scene, a winding cobblestone street leads to a church, its steeple rising gracefully...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Karen d’Angeac Mihm traveled to Corfu with her family and fell in love with the landscape and the island's beautiful blue water. This particular painti...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Warm sunlight bathes a monastery and lavender fields. Lush green hills rise in the background, framing the peaceful scene. The artwork depicts the Abbey of Sena...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Karen d’Angeac Mihm grew up often visiting Saint Paul de Vence in the South of France. The place has a rich history that dates back centuries. It is we...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Sunlight bathes a charming village, casting warm toneas on stone walls and terracotta rooftops. The painting depicts the beautiful facades of Saint Paul de Venc...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
The impressionist painting captures the serene beauty of Venice at dusk. A tranquil canal reflects the soft glow of twilight, while flower-filled balconies and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
You May Also Like
1880s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Art Nouveau More Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Art Nouveau Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Art Nouveau Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Other Art Style More Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic