Walking Couple in Szentendre 

Kmetty János painted ‘Walking Couple in Szentendre’ with oils, capturing a scene dominated by vibrant, broken brushstrokes and an elevated perspective. The composition is structured around a high horizon line, compressing the sky and emphasizing the landscape and buildings below. The tactile quality of the paint, applied in short, energetic strokes, creates a mosaic-like surface that dissolves solid forms into fields of color. This technique, reminiscent of Post-Impressionism, emphasizes the subjective experience of vision over realistic depiction. The couple is integrated into this visual texture, their forms softened and blended with the surrounding environment. It begs the question, what are the implications of representing people as so connected to their environment? Kmetty creates a dynamic interplay between representation and abstraction, inviting us to consider how we perceive and construct our sense of place. The artwork isn't just a depiction; it's a structural investigation into how our environment shapes our perception and identity.