This is an original artwork created by Wendy Meeres.
This artwork presents a charming, almost whimsical scene that blends the natural with the urban through an artistic lens. At the forefront, what initially looks like a piano keyboard is actually a cleverly painted crosswalk, its black and white stripes mimicking piano keys, creating an intriguing visual metaphor between music and the everyday rhythm of city life. A pigeon strolls across this "keyboard," grounding the surreal element in normalcy.
Behind the crosswalk, a row of small potted plants with lively green leaves and colorful elements—like a bright yellow spherical object and striped fabric—adds a splash of natural and playful colors to an otherwise muted urban background. The blue and white boat with a sunny yellow cover is perched just behind, suggesting a coastal or riverside setting, invoking the feeling of a sleepy harbor town.
The houses in the background depict a quaint residential area, painted in soft, neutral tones that contrast nicely with the more vibrant foreground objects. The interplay of these elements speaks to a harmonious coexistence of nature, life, and art.
Symbolically, the painted crosswalk as a piano keyboard may convey the idea that life itself is a composition, where each step taken is like playing a note in one's unique melody. This image beautifully combines everyday elements with artistic imagination, inviting viewers to see the world as a place full of creative possibilities and hidden music.
This artwork was created in 2023
The picture is unframed, and is 18" tall by 18" wide.
This piece is part of our "Summer Heatwaves" Temporary Exhibit, come and see it in person through the months of June and July 2025.