the tree of life x rothko

the tree of life x rothkoIn this pared down reinterpretation, The Tree of Life unfurls at the centre of blocks of colour that seem to vibrate from within, in the manner of Rothko's works. The leaves are anchored in fields of warm and cold tones ochre, rust, turquoise evoking the seasons of life as much as buried emotions. No superfluous lines, no realistic details: everything is suggestion, sensation, contemplation. Here, the tree becomes a bridge between matter and the

The shadows and minute details add a touch of realism to the scene

The bright colours and energetic brushstrokes are typical of Monet's Impressionism

rhythmic brushstrokes give rise to an almost palpable movement

symbolized by dark colors and a rugged terrain

light brushstrokes characteristic of Impressionism convey the texture and luminosity of the snow

This reworking pays homage to Picasso's revolutionary genius

is distant

The silhouettes of bathers in the distance add to the depth of the scene

The warm tones of their clothes contrast with the rich green of the surrounding countryside

The lines are fluid but deliberate

cut off from the world and realities

is one of the pictures painted by Paul Cézanne during a stay in his native Provence