This picture shows an abandoned hall whose walls are covered in colourful graffiti. The water that has collected on the floor perfectly reflects the walls and windows of the hall, creating a fascinating symmetry. The reflection doubles the impression of space and depth and emphasises the details of the graffiti, which breathe life into the walls even though the place is deserted. The colourful drawings and lettering contrast with the crumbling walls and weathered architecture, creating an exciting mix of art and decay.
The windows on the walls, some of which are boarded up, give an indication that this hall has been unused for a long time. But despite the decay, the picture shows that this lost place is still frequented by urban artists who have transformed the desolate space into a canvas. The reflection in the water gives the picture an almost surreal quality and enhances the visual impact of the colours and shapes.
This painting combines transience and creativity in an impressive way and shows how abandoned places can become settings for new, creative forms of expression. It invites the viewer to reflect on the meaning of art and decay and to explore the stories behind the walls of this abandoned hall.
My best friend introduced me to abandoned and forgotten places in March 2023. We watched lost place videos together and I was very fascinated by them. He said to me "I know something, let's go". So we drove about 45 minutes to an abandoned rehab clinic. When we got.. Read more…