the great wave off kanagawa x robert delaunay

the great wave off kanagawa x robert delaunayThis version reinterprets The Great Wave off Kanagawa with a geometric and colourful approach inspired by Robert Delaunay. The movements of the water are broken down into circles and fragmented shapes, while the light is diffused in vibrant flat tints. The dynamism of the scene is amplified by a dazzling palette, where nuances intertwine in a rhythmic dance. The horizon and the ocean merge in harmonious abstraction, transforming the raw energy of the

The elegantly drawn undulations of the trunk are reminiscent of the movement of water and wind

The colours are applied expressively

The whole is set against a soothing palette of blues and greens

Against a mountainous background with misty horizons

The contrast between the solidity of the abbey and the omnipresence of the surrounding nature suggests a reflection on the ineluctable passage of time

together with the greenish and bluish reflections of the water

crafted during a transitional period where the artist was exploring the expressive possibilities of color and movement

The viewer is immediately struck by the explosion of bright colours and the dynamic movement created by the fragmented geometric shapes that make up the runners

after yet another operation to repair the serious injuries she had sustained in a bus accident in 1925

creating an impression of continuous movement

a purple flower and a mechanical part

placed above her shoulder