by raoul orzabal
oil on canvas
h: 77 w: 97 d: 1 (cms).
Venice depicted in glitched mixed viewpoint prospective form showing repeated upward patterns within the sky. It is a comment on the lack of effort for protection against rising sea levels The title Aqua Altered parodies the acqua alta phenomenon, in which Venice is frequently flooded by rising tides. The work also functions as an “angry diary,” reflecting my frustration that the city could be saved, yet ongoing corruption has prevented meaningful action, with aid funds instead being spent on luxury goods. As the work continues to develop, I plan to add further layers of detail, including repeated cut-out ocean surfaces rising throughout the composition.
£8000 (As exhibited.)
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