Vue De Downtown III 2013

Pietropoli Patrick created this 50 by 50 cm painting, Vue De Downtown III, using oils, and the approach feels like he's building something, not just depicting it. There’s a real sense of touch in the painting, a kind of tactile engagement with the world. It’s not just about seeing, but about feeling the weight and texture of the city. Look at the tallest skyscraper on the left; the way the blues and greys are layered, it’s like each stroke is a brick in the building, built up one on top of another. The colours are muted, almost monochromatic, but they create a surprising depth. This piece reminds me a little of some of the cityscapes by Rackstraw Downes – both artists share a fascination with urban space, but while Downes goes for a kind of hyper-realism, Patrick is more about capturing a mood, an atmosphere. And that’s what I love about art, right? There’s always room for different voices, different perspectives.