Acrylic, black canvas 80/110cm
original technique called "plyontanism"
2026
This painting, entitled "The Silent Verticals of Amsterdam," captures a peaceful, almost meditative moment in the heart of the city. The composition is dominated by a tall brick building with a tower-like superstructure, whose vertical lines are reflected in the surface of the canal. These vertical elements—the windows, corners of the building, and chimney—create a rhythm that contrasts with the horizontal line of the bridge and the calm surface of the water. The warm stone bridge connects both banks and symbolically links architecture with nature. The trees on either side soften the structured geometry of the building and bring an organic element to the scene. The surface of the canal is not just a reflection of reality, but a second image – slightly rippled, color-enhanced, and almost dreamlike. The reflection of the building breaks down into expressive strokes in the darker tones of the water, creating a dialogue between the stability of architecture and the variability of water. The color palette combines warm shades of red roofs and ochre bricks with a cool turquoise and blue-green sky. The structured, energetic brushwork of the painting adds liveliness to the work while emphasizing the materiality of the surfaces – bricks, stone, and water. "The Silent Verticals of Amsterdam" seems like time has stopped. It is not a busy city, but its calm, introspective face – a place where architecture is reflected not only in the water, but also in the viewer's perception.