Alessandro Papetti Captures Loneliness in His Cityscape Paintings
Vasiliki Marapas — November 17, 2013 — Art & Design
References: alessandropapetti.co.za & mymodernmet
Alessandro Papetti captures the turbulent nature of urban living with his dynamic cityscape paintings. Each composition uses energetic brush strokes that take space, time and motion into account.
Though cities tend to be humming with the life and energy of the collective, individuals can often feel isolated within the tumultuous environment. Papetti's paintings provide a lonesome-in-the-crowd moment that most city-dwellers can relate to.
Papetti leaves painting equivocal and inconclusive, allowing the viewer to interpret it in their own way. Papetti explains, "I try not to tell a story when painting... Sometimes art merely underscores this fact of belonging. However, I believe that in most cases, the less we know about something, the more we perceive it for what it really is." The end result is a series that captures a poignant human experience of solitude and segregation.
Though cities tend to be humming with the life and energy of the collective, individuals can often feel isolated within the tumultuous environment. Papetti's paintings provide a lonesome-in-the-crowd moment that most city-dwellers can relate to.
Papetti leaves painting equivocal and inconclusive, allowing the viewer to interpret it in their own way. Papetti explains, "I try not to tell a story when painting... Sometimes art merely underscores this fact of belonging. However, I believe that in most cases, the less we know about something, the more we perceive it for what it really is." The end result is a series that captures a poignant human experience of solitude and segregation.
Trend Themes
1. Dynamic Cityscape Art - Opportunity for artists to experiment with energetic brush strokes to convey urban living experiences.
2. Loneliness in Urban Environments - Opportunity for businesses to create products or services that address feelings of isolation in city dwellers.
3. Open-ended Storytelling in Art - Opportunity for artists to create works that allow the viewer to interpret and connect with on a personal level.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists can use chaotic urban dwelling paintings to express the challenging aspects of city living.
2. Retail - Retailers can provide products that help city dwellers feel more connected and less isolated, such as community events or gatherings.
3. Mental Health - Urban loneliness highlights the need for mental health services and resources specifically tailored to support city inhabitants.
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