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Frida Willis
"The Colorful Neighborhood" by Frida - Colorful Oil Pastel Cityscape on Paper

2024

$4,500
£3,380.53
€3,898.30
CA$6,244.34
A$6,938.84
CHF 3,636.02
MX$85,092.45
NOK 46,375.36
SEK 43,628.24
DKK 29,095.23
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Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "The Colorful Neighborhood" 2024 Oil Pastel, Paper The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Frida Willis’ "The Colorful Neighborhood" offers a whimsical and abstract interpretation of urban life, transforming a simple cityscape into a vibrant tapestry of geometric shapes and dynamic colors. The overlapping forms of the buildings, each painted in bold hues of red, yellow, blue, and green, seem to collapse into one another, creating a rhythmic, almost musical pattern. The irregularity of the buildings, along with the exaggerated angles and playful lines, evokes a sense of movement within the space, turning the city into something alive—perhaps an expression of the chaotic energy of community life. The windows and doors, outlined in black, stand as silent witnesses to the colorful activity around them, offering glimpses into the soul of the neighborhood. There is a sense of individuality to each building, yet they all connect in a harmonious dance of color and form. The choice of oil pastel gives the painting a tactile quality, with visible textures that add depth and a sense of urgency to the scene. The layering of colors speaks to the complexity of urban existence, with each block contributing to a larger, dynamic whole. About the Artist: Frida Willis, the Swedish-born artist, uncovered her passion for art at a young age due to her mother's artistic love. Frida followed her unfulfilled dreams, even if arts was nothing that was taken seriously and not even talked a lot about in her little village of 3000. Fast forward to the present and her works now are in the homes of The American Art Gallery's most valued patrons. Her abstract works are large in scale, powerful in perception, and always both vibrant and extremely textured - allowing for a third degree when one is viewing them. Her works are ever-improving and filled with more and more emotion with each iteration.
  • Creator:
    Frida Willis (Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
  • Medium:
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Carmel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ellen DeGeneres, Joe Walsh, Tony Coles and more1stDibs: LU1380215948542

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