the cathedral nicolas de stael

the cathedral nicolas de staelIn this abstract painting, Nicolas de Stal tackles an architectural subject without offering a descriptive or monumental interpretation. Here, he focuses on the massive presence of a religious building treated as a single volume, almost closed in on itself. Architecture allows him to explore verticality, density and the relationship between light and darkness, reducing the motif to a construction of superimposed planes and thick surfaces. The

The contrast between the shadows of the trees and the patches of light filtering through the foliage accentuate the depth and perspective of the alley

reminiscent of veins or blood

where art becomes a visual celebration of the everyday beauty of coastal landscapes

the sunflowers come to life in a surreal world where time seems suspended

simplified forms and expressive brushstrokes

massive shape stands out

when the theme of the "femme fatale" gave way to the dreamy sensuality of a young girl

created in the iconic style of Roy Lichtenstein

Renoir orchestrates a symphony of glances

almost hieratic

in an explosion of colour that harks back to synthetism

The work invites the viewer to reflect on the relationship between the indoor and outdoor environment and how natural light shapes our perception of time and space