Istanbul, Mixed Media on Canvas by Lois Gold

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Mixed media with collage, beads, rhinestones, stamping, and metal elements on textured canvas.

A golden ground radiates warmth, against which … Read more Mixed media with collage, beads, rhinestones, stamping, and metal elements on textured canvas.

A golden ground radiates warmth, against which a dazzling skyline unfurls in a jeweled band of color and texture. Architectural silhouettes of Istanbul emerge from the richly layered surface, punctuated with fragments of collage, sparkling rhinestones, stamped motifs, and metallic details. The intricate surface suggests both the opulence of the city’s history and the vibrant energy of its present.

The luminous orange-gold backdrop evokes the glow of late afternoon light, while the dense mosaic of forms captures the rhythm and bustle of Istanbul, a city suspended between East and West, tradition and modernity.

Medium: Mixed media on canvas on a stretcher
Movement & Style: Contemporary Abstract See less