290. Heading 140 by Domstad Rudie

About "290. Heading 140"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

This digital artwork depicts a colourful, graphically stylised sailing scene in the style of pop art, with clear influences from artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The image depicts a man and a woman, both with their backs turned to the viewer, sitting in a small, brightly coloured sailboat on a calm sea. The boat bears the name "Kompas Loosdrecht," accompanied by a compass rose as a decorative element - a reference to orientation and direction, fitting the nautical theme.
The sailboat has a yellow hull with a red border, and on the large white sail is the red number "140", prominently displayed. The composition is tightly outlined with thick black outlines, typical of pop art, and the colours are bright, saturated and filled in evenly - without the use of shading or colour transitions. The blue waves and light blue sky form a soothing background that contrasts with the primary colours of the boat and clothing.
The figures are simply rendered: the woman wears a red shirt and the man a green shirt. They appear relaxed, peering at the horizon or the sail, evoking a sense of calm and contemplation. At the same time, their identities remain anonymous - they are universal figures, representative of any viewer. Combining nostalgia with modern graphic design, the work exudes a summery, optimistic mood. The simplicity of form and colour makes this work both playful and powerful, inviting interpretation about direction, cooperation and freedom on the water.

Address: Loosdrechtse Plassen, the Netherlands

Digital artwork to own design

Finished on: 23 July 2025