Kungsgatan 2020

Nick Alm made this painting, Kungsgatan, as a kind of stage set for a quiet drama, and it's all in oils. The colour palette is like a muted symphony, lots of greys and browns, and it feels like each brushstroke is a carefully considered choice, which is key to understanding his process. Looking closer, you can almost feel the grit of the city. The paint isn't exactly thick, but it's applied in a way that gives everything a tactile quality. See how the light catches the faces, making them almost luminous against the sombre tones of the buildings. It's like he's saying something about how we see each other in the urban landscape. The painting’s atmosphere reminds me a little bit of Edward Hopper, in that way it captures the loneliness and beauty in everyday moments. But it is also deeply rooted in the figurative tradition, from the old masters to contemporary portraiture. Ultimately, "Kungsgatan" embraces this ambiguity, letting us bring our own stories to the canvas.