Title of the Work of Art:

The Branches of the Old Tree

Genre:
Lansdcapes
Period-Movement:
Contemporary Photorealism/Photo-based Art
Date of Creation:
2015-2016
Technique:
Painting
Materials:
Original digital artwork
Dimensions:
H 100 x W 61 inches


Artwork Description:
The Branches of the Old Tree offers a photorealist vision of a solitary tree by the roadside, its form drawn from a photograph taken near a sports arena in Bensonhurst. This neighborhood, abundant with ancient trees and verdant parks, provides a quiet stage for the tree’s enduring presence. Grayish brown, black, and silver-white define the palette, capturing the silent dignity of age. Yet, just outside the frame, the urban rush hums—cars whisk past, and distant voices add a subtle vibrancy, hinting at the bustling city life that contrasts with the tree's timeless calm.