#47517 Alejandro Cano Bolado

The painting presents a dense woodland scene centered around a body of water, likely a pond or small lake. The composition is dominated by verticality – the trunks of numerous trees rise from the foreground and recede into the background, creating a sense of depth and enclosure. Light filters through the canopy above, dappling the foliage and reflecting on the waters surface in fragmented patterns.
The artist employed an impasto technique, applying thick layers of paint that create a textured surface. This contributes to the vibrancy of the scene, as individual brushstrokes are visible and contribute to the overall luminosity. The color palette is rich and varied; greens dominate, but are interwoven with yellows, reds, oranges, and blues, suggesting both sunlight and shadow. The water itself appears dark, reflecting the surrounding foliage in a distorted manner that emphasizes its stillness and depth.
Beyond the straightforward depiction of nature, the painting evokes a feeling of tranquility and introspection. The density of the trees creates a sense of privacy and seclusion, inviting contemplation. The fragmented reflections on the water’s surface could be interpreted as representing the fractured nature of perception or memory. There is an absence of human presence; the scene feels untouched and timeless.
The artists focus seems to lie not in precise representation but rather in capturing the atmosphere and emotional resonance of the woodland environment. The deliberate distortion of perspective and the expressive use of color suggest a subjective experience, as if the viewer were immersed within this secluded space.