FROZEN CITY N°2

Title: FROZEN CITY N°2
Year: 2025
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 100 x 100 cm, 40 x 40 in
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Provenance: Artist’s Studio, Switzerland
Exhibited: Un soir aux Eaux-Vives, edition 2025
Authentication: This artwork is accompanied by a certificate from the artist, signature on the back and side

Just like in “Frozen city n°1”, this painting draws its inspiration from a visit to Geneva’s bustling business center. I captured a moment where hurried corporate figures move through towering glass buildings, emblematic of modern Western society. The composition gives the impression of a frozen cathedral, with the cold rigidity of the glass structures contrasting sharply against the warm, dynamic presence of the people. Subtle hints within the scene suggest that natural elements resiliently await to take over. Through this interplay of warm human forms and icy architectural elements, the artwork prompts viewers to reflect on the absurdity of their daily routines and the inherent tension between human progress and the enduring power of nature.