245. Old main post office by Domstad Rudie

About "245. Old main post office"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

This digital artwork shows a stylised and abstract representation of the facade of a historic post and telegraph office in Utrecht. Above the double doors, the words "POSTERYEN" and "TELEGRAFIE" can be read in characteristic typography, a direct reference to the building's function at a time when post and telegraphy were essential means of communication. The image is constructed in a digital painting style with simplified shapes and a limited colour palette.

Warm earth tones - such as reddish brown, terracotta and rust colour - are interspersed with cool accents in grey-green and blue, creating a captivating visual contrast. The artist uses abstraction and tessellation, giving the image something timeless and graphic. Details are deliberately omitted or stylised, making the work more about atmosphere and composition than realism.

At the centre of the sculpture is a pillar that emphasises the symmetry of the two doors. This structure gives the composition peace and balance. The work exudes nostalgia and evokes memories of an era when public buildings played a central role in city life.

By using digital techniques, the artist manages to connect past and present. The location in Utrecht adds extra significance, as the city is rich in historical architecture and cultural heritage. This artwork captures a piece of that history in a modern, visual language.

Address: Neude 11, 3512 AE Utrecht

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Finished on: 10 June 2025