#576 Street, Shadow

Street, Shadow By Dutch Den Bosch Artist Zen Dageraad, Art piece (drawing) about: den-bosch walks

While walking through Den Bosch,
I saw these crazy shadows,
Taller than the creatures casting them,
Going off in the wrong directions,
And so I realized,
How beautiful darkness can be.

Den Bosch

Walks

Created: 17/09/2023

Size: A3

Orientation: portrait

Type: drawing

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Embark on a serene yet evocative journey with Zen Dageraad's intimate portrayal of a simple, everyday moment transformed into a vivid narrative. His artwork invites you into a quiet street scene, where a solitary purple figure strides amidst the gentle embrace of a dusky street, its aura resonating with rich shades of green-blue. The figure casts a prominent dark green-blue shadow, hinting at the soft melancholy of dusk, an emotion that is tender yet profound. As you delve deeper into the frame, your eyes are drawn upward towards a quaint red streetlight, delicately suspended by a crimson thread. The warm yellow glow emanates softly, caressing the cool hues of the surroundings, creating a gentle contrast. Beyond this immediate spectacle, a series of green buildings unfold in varying shades, skillfully layered to offer a comforting depth, enriching the narrative of a simple walk home post a family dinner. In the seemingly mundane, Dageraad uncovers layers of reflection and soft nostalgia, his color palette rendering the fleeting moments of dusk with a tender longing that is palpable yet comforting.

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