#47512 Alejandro Cano Bolado

The canvas presents a scene dominated by water and foliage, executed in a style characterized by loose brushwork and vibrant color. Here we see a body of water – likely a pond or small lake – occupying the lower two-thirds of the composition. The surface is not rendered with photographic accuracy; instead, it functions as a mirror reflecting the dense vegetation lining its banks.
The trees are depicted in varying shades of green, interspersed with yellows and touches of purple, creating an impression of lushness and vitality. Their trunks appear slender and elongated, reaching upwards towards a diffused light source that is not directly visible but implied by the brightness at the top of the painting. The artist has employed thick impasto to build up texture on both the water’s surface and the foliage, contributing to a sense of immediacy and tactile presence.
The reflection in the water isnt a perfect duplication of the scene above; it is distorted and fragmented by the movement of the water, creating an interplay between reality and its mirrored counterpart. This distortion introduces a layer of ambiguity – the boundary between what is real and what is reflected becomes blurred. The color palette shifts subtly within the reflection, with purples becoming more prominent, suggesting a change in perception or mood.
Subtly, theres a sense of tranquility conveyed by the scene, but also an underlying feeling of instability due to the fragmented reflections and the lack of clear definition. The painting doesn’t offer a straightforward representation; instead, it seems to explore themes of perception, illusion, and the ephemeral nature of reality. The absence of human presence further emphasizes the solitude and introspection evoked by the landscape.