This is an original artwork created by Wendy Meeres.
This painting is a vibrant tableau of urban life, rich with texture and layered colors that invite close observation. The backdrop is a collage of warm earth tones—yellows, ochres, and rusty reds—blended and overlaid with abstract patterns and shapes that suggest a graffiti-tagged wall or a weathered cityscape. This abstract background contrasts with the more defined human figures in the foreground, grounding the scene in everyday reality.
At the center-left of the composition, a man and a woman walk together, captured mid-stride. The man, dressed in dark clothing with a bag slung over his shoulder, casts a sense of casual companionship. The woman beside him wears a skirt with vibrant pink and red accents, creating a focal splash of color that adds warmth and energy to the painting. Both figures are encased in a soft, glowing oval of light, which might symbolize connection, or a moment shared in time—a quiet bubble amid the chaotic urban environment.
To the right, a little street table set under a deep crimson canopy draws the eye. one of the figures, painted in shades of blue and white, is engaged in conversation with their companion. This detail hints at the hustle and culture of urban locations, emphasizing the social fabric that holds the scene together. A seated figure beside the other seems to be observing or waiting, adding a layer of human narrative and interaction.
The reflections on the ground evoke a wet pavement, suggesting either rain or the glow of city lights, adding depth and moodiness that contrasts with the stark, brilliant white circle behind the standing couple. The interplay of light and shadow here enhances the impression of a moment captured—possibly just after rainfall, in an early evening or dawn setting.
Symbolically, the circular glow around the couple may hint at themes of unity, sanctuary, or a personal bubble in the bustling crowd. The whole piece resonates with a sense of everyday life’s poetry, portraying simple human connections against the backdrop of a vibrant, textured city environment. It merges the abstract and the representational, inviting viewers to reflect on human presence and interaction in urban spaces.
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.