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Lisa BisbeeBoston Skyline over Charles River-original cityscape painting - contemporary art2025
2025
$619.97
£450
€525.51
CA$858.40
A$937.17
CHF 491.32
MX$11,382.23
NOK 6,135.75
SEK 5,793.79
DKK 3,922.39
About the Item
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Painted in oil on canvas, Bisbee brings the Boston skyline into a dreamlike register, with modern towers mirrored on the surface of the Charles River. The painting is alive with texture, her brushstrokes carving out both water and sky, turning the familiar scene into an abstracted cityscape that feels at once real and imagined.
Artist Statement:
I love how the pink sky has so much texture in its surface, some of the underpainting is popping through. Texture is the essence of being tangible which is so important in this digital world. To be able to touch the crevices and feel the grooves, it is definitively real as opposed to the illusion of a virtual image originated in electronics. When I visit a museum, I'll check out the brush marks to see how thick the paint was laid upon the canvas. This connects me to the artist as a real person, seeing the strokes made by his/her hand. This leads me to ponder the phrase, "an artwork is a living organism" especially when I hear someone say that this artwork speaks to me.
The palette is a symphony of magenta, lavender, and blue, balanced by fresh greens at the river’s edge and glowing reflections on the water. The intensity of colour lends the skyline a heightened emotional charge—turning Boston into a luminous stage set against a textured, almost celestial sky. The painting bridges the tangible and the poetic, capturing not only the look of the city but the living spirit within it.
Artist biography:
Lisa Bisbee is a contemporary cityscape artist based in New York City. In her ongoing series of over 50 oil paintings titled "Bright Lights Pink City," Bisbee captures snapshots of urban architecture within a dreamlike atmosphere. Her work portrays both ordinary moments of daily city life and iconic landmarks such as the Guggenheim, Brooklyn Bridge, and Washington Square Park. Navigating the concrete jungle is an exhilarating experience for her, teeming with anticipation at every street corner. She aims to encapsulate the magical sensation of seeing the city with fresh eyes, imbuing her artwork with the essence of this exciting perspective. Through her art, she invites viewers to embark on a journey that renews their connection to the vibrant spirit of NYC, sparking a renewed sense of wonder and appreciation for its enchanting allure.
Bisbee's NYC series of over 50 oil paintings depicts her adventures through the city, using vivid colors to showcase a vibrant metropolis. Influenced by her study of art history, particularly the Fauvism movement, she adopts the movement’s unique arrangement of colors—offbeat and unreal. She blends this concept with the exciting energy of New York City, aiming for the vibrancy to pop off the canvas much like how modern technology allows filters to alter photos and edit reality. Her palette includes neon pinks, fluorescent oranges, deep purples, bright yellows, and blues. Using Gapka oil paint from a small handmade artisan paint company, the colors achieve incredible saturation.
Each painting in Bisbee's series serves as a snapshot of her urban expeditions through the city. Inspired by her photographs, she translates the experience of being in New York into joyful, vibrant oil paintings. Her work illustrates urban architecture and city life, from typical moments at crosswalks to landmark destinations like the Guggenheim, Brooklyn Bridge, and Washington Square Park. She captures experiences like viewing the skyscrapers from the East River ferry or seeing NYC from a bird's-eye view at sunset, depicting these moments with a blend of excitement and anticipation.
Discover the captivating contemporary cityscape paintings by Lisa Bisbee, available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art both in our London gallery and online. Immerse yourself in the beauty of these stunning pieces by exploring our online collection or visiting our gallery for an unforgettable experience.
“In my artistic pursuit, I find immense joy and gratitude by infusing moments with a touch of romance. Through carefully constructed scenes in my oil paintings, I have the power to transform reality into uplifting and inspiring depictions that pay homage to the inherent goodness found in people, places, and things. Regardless of whether I’m faced with gritty or overlooked settings, I dedicate myself to envisioning their metamorphosis into spaces filled with dignity, fun, frolic, happiness, and wonder. By offering fresh perspectives on familiar sights, I create vibrant and surreal renditions of the natural world that invigorate attitudes and foster a deep appreciation for our beautiful human existence. By employing a vivid color palette and whimsical lines that dance in rhythmic patterns across the canvas, I envision of a better world infusing life into my brushstrokes to vividly express the emotions stirred during my urban escapades in the heart of New York City.”-Lisa Bisbee
- Creator:Lisa Bisbee (American)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468316972412
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