About The Red Carpet

The painting depicts the rear view of a small factory or an industrial backyard. In the background, trees and a building are visible, creating a sense of depth and context. In the middle ground, a large storage tent, likely used for protecting equipment or materials from the elements. Scattered around the tent are various industrial objects. The foreground of the painting features tall grass, brown and dry, indicative of the winter season. This natural element contrasts with the industrial setting behind it.

Unexpectedly, a red carpet is rolled out across the foreground, cutting through the winter grass. The carpet is flanked by brass stanchions connected by ropes, as one might see at a formal event or premiere. This unusual addition to the industrial scene creates an intriguing juxtaposition between the mundane, gritty backdrop and an element typically associated with glamour and ceremony.

This composition could be interpreted as a commentary on the contrast between industrial reality and artificial glamour, or perhaps as a surrealist take on everyday scenes.

Created 2023.
Acrylic on canvas.