Domestika – The Old Man & the Sea by Ernest Hemingway 2021

Owen Gent seems to have made this illustration digitally, the textures remind me of coloured pencil. It's so interesting how the different shades of red and purple in the foreground seem to bleed into the turquoise of the sky and sea. There's a quietness to this scene, the lone figure standing on the edge of the land, gazing out at the water. The reflections are just beautiful. I feel like I can almost feel the cool, damp air and the vastness of the sea. I'm particularly drawn to the way the artist has used the colours to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The darker shades in the foreground give way to lighter, more vibrant hues in the distance, drawing the eye towards the horizon. I'm reminded of the work of Edward Hopper, the way he uses light and shadow to create a sense of mood and emotion. Both artists seem interested in exploring the human condition, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a vast and often indifferent world. Ultimately, art is about asking questions, not providing answers, and this piece is no exception.