Detroit Industry, North Wall 1933

Diego Rivera made Detroit Industry North Wall at the Detroit Institute of Arts, and, wow, what a process it must have been! The scale and detail of the work are incredible. Rivera’s vision here is so clear and bold, with those strong colors and expressive lines, capturing the raw energy and intensity of industrial production. The painting feels alive with movement, almost like a dance between humans and machines. Imagine Rivera up on that scaffold, day after day, brush in hand, translating the world around him onto this massive surface. He's like a conductor, orchestrating a symphony of labor, steel, and fire. Looking at the figures, you can almost feel the heat and hear the noise of the factory floor. I imagine Rivera wanted to create more than just a depiction of industry; he wanted to capture the spirit and struggle of the working class. You can see this across his work. Artists are in a constant dialogue, building upon one another's visions, pushing boundaries, and seeking new ways to understand and represent the world.