River 

Adalbert Erdeli’s painting, River, uses oil to create an immersive landscape. The artist has created a scene dominated by the interplay of light and reflection. The composition is structured around the vertical lines of the trees and their mirrored counterparts in the water. This creates a sense of depth. The painting employs a muted palette. Erdeli uses soft greens, blues, and browns to evoke a tranquil yet somewhat melancholic atmosphere. The brushstrokes are visible. The rough texture adds to the painting’s sense of immediacy and raw emotion. The structuralist reading suggests that the painting uses water as a signifier for the unconscious. The reflection implies a deeper, hidden reality beneath the surface. The trees act as intermediaries between the conscious and unconscious realms. They destabilize the conventional landscape, suggesting a world of shifting perspectives. Ultimately, this piece invites us to reflect on our perception. Through form and composition, Erdeli creates an experience that extends beyond mere representation.