199. Smilšu Iela 8, Riga by Domstad Rudie

About "199. Smilšu Iela 8, Riga"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

The digital artwork titled "Smilšu Iela 8, Riga" captures an intriguing symmetrical fragment of a historic building in the heart of the Latvian capital. The composition exudes a neoclassical elegance and testifies to the rich architectural traditions of Riga around the beginning of the 20th century.

An ornate wrought-iron balcony adorns the centre of the picture, floating as a visual anchor in the middle of the composition. The balcony is flanked by two imposing female figures in white stone or plaster, acting as sentinels of the façade. These figures are classical in nature, with flowing robes and serene faces, their gazes directed downwards, giving the whole a sense of exalted calm.

Behind the balcony are two symmetrically placed doors, probably French balcony doors, which invite one to imagine life behind this façade. Above the doors stretches a richly decorated strip, with floral ornaments, curved lines and subtle blue tiles serving as visual accents, giving the whole an almost fairy-tale character.

The symmetry of the work is strict and carefully balanced, giving the artwork an almost meditative calm. The light plaster colour of the facades contrasts subtly with the shadows in the alcoves and under the balcony, creating depth and texture. This digital work is more than an architectural portrait: it is a tribute to timeless beauty and the power of human imagination captured in stone.

Address: Smilšu Iela 8, Riga

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Finished on: 2 November 2024