Urban Aerial Landscapes

In 2018, my interest in painting - making marks with paint - began after I took a series of photographs of a basketball court in Brooklyn, NY. I wanted to create a montage of the photos but couldn't find a way to do it that felt right emotionally. Although photography was able to do it for me technically, it wasn't enough. I decided to paint the scene instead, and it all fell into place. The shapes, colors, and texture of the paint helped me express what I wanted to convey. I continued to create more paintings in the same style, which I now refer to as "Urban Aerial Landscapes."

Playground

Here's a painting of a basketball court located in Brooklyn, NY. Over the years, the court has been painted and repainted multiple times. As the paint wears off, old paint is uncovered, and new paint is applied. However, the new paint usually doesn't match the old paint, creating a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures. This could possibly represent the diversity and evolution of the neighborhood throughout the years.

24" x 24".Acrylic on canvas

All Roads Lead to Norway

This painting represents the colors and emotions that come to mind when I think of snow in New York City. The lines in the painting depict the cleared roads and public areas after the snowplows have done their job. Interestingly, the texture and color of the snow in the painting reminded me of Norway, which is why I decided to name it "All Roads Lead to Norway."

diptych painting 60” by 40”. acrylic on canvas.

HoboSphere

While searching on Google, I went down a rabbit hole and explored topics unrelated to my original query. During my browsing, I unexpectedly stumbled upon the concept of "Hobo Code." This set of symbols was used by nomadic workers, such as freight train hitchhikers, to communicate with one another. The glyphs could convey information such as the safety or danger of a sleeping spot, a good place to get a drink, or whether the police were targeting "hobos." Intrigued by this system, I created a map of what I imagined to be the hobo world, using the loose principles of the symbols I had seen.

30" x 30" Acrylic and found objects on canvas.

archaeological simulacrum

This piece of art was created using a unique technique that involved layering various colors, textures, and styles to give the impression of uncovering something new, similar to discovering an ancient civilization while excavating through layers of dirt and time.

The first layer, which is the oldest, has rich colors, while the second layer is black and white with a distinct texture from the first. The third layer is black and covers some parts of the previous layers to represent the current stratification layer. The aim of this artwork is to illustrate the passage of time and ideas.

Unlike an archaeological dig, where things are uncovered and exposed, the creation of this painting involves intentionally covering up and not revealing. I am deliberately breaking up the painted marks and leaving it to the viewer to fill in the gaps.

30" x 42" Acrylic on canvas.

Madrid 1933

Although this is not an aerial image, it is an Urban one. This picture is my interpretation of a photograph taken by Henri cartier- bresson. The photograph is of a public square in Madrid, taken in 1933.

In the original image, there were other people present that are represented by circles. These circles also indicate the tonality and head position of the missing individuals. The colors of the sky, building and earth are represented in red and yellow, colors inspired by the Spanish flag, while the blue color represents the windows in the building. To create a vibrant effect, I applied simultaneous contrast theory and made the blue hue vibrate against the expansive red color. Additionally, the white wooden frame surrounding the image becomes a part of it as the paint overlaps the canvas and blends with the frame.

27” x 29” acrylic on canvas and wood.