Chillin’ In The Palm Shadows 2018

Carrie Graber's painting, "Chillin' In The Palm Shadows," invites us into a world saturated with vibrant colors and geometric precision. The composition, segmented by strong verticals and horizontals, presents a modernist space of leisure, a swimming pool scene basking in the radiant sunlight. Graber uses color to articulate space and mood. The cool blues and greens of the pool contrast with the warm yellows and ochres of the landscape, creating a dynamic tension. The human figure, poised at the water's edge, becomes part of the architectural landscape, and appears to be less the focus than the formal interplay of light, shadow, and reflection. The artist draws our attention to the surface and depth of the scene. By using these formal means, Graber constructs a commentary on the nature of perception and representation. It’s as if she is questioning how we construct our understanding of space and our place within it. This painting is not just a depiction of a poolside scene but an exploration of how we see and interpret the world around us.