ComplexCity, a mixed media artwork below water by Arjen Roos

About "ComplexCity, a mixed media artwork below water"

by Arjen Roos

About the artwork

As an artist I am fascinated by the complexity of life in the modern world. My latest creation, titled "ComplexCity", is an expansive mixed-media artwork in which different elements come together in a harmonious way. On a soft, warm yellow background interspersed with newspaper articles, a visual symphony of colour, lines and shapes unfolds.

Abstract lines crisscross the work, like a web of abstract connections that bring together all the separate elements. They are a visual echo of the interrelationships and interactions that define our existence, as a reminder of the deeper connections hidden in our world.

Retro Pop Art elements and a powerful portrait of a beautiful black woman form the core of the artwork. The woman floats above a city skyline, a subtle reminder of the resilience and beauty of the diverse communities that make our world urban. Behind her, an explosion of color erupts, a vibrant expression of the energy that pulsates in our modern society.

While the reflections in the underwater part of the artwork provide a mesmerizing aesthetic, it is mainly the play of abstract lines that creates a sense of unity and interconnectedness. They weave between the elements, symbolic representations of the complex webs of relationships that surround us.

"ComplexCity" invites the viewer to explore the stratification and complexity of our existence. It calls for introspection and awareness of the interconnections that define us. This artwork aims to be an abstract representation of the universal bonds that connect us, a reminder of the endless echoes of interaction and meaning that resonate in our world.

Let yourself be carried away in the depth of this work of art, where each element tells its own story and at the same time contributes to the greater whole. "Interconnected Echoes" is an invitation to reflect on the complexity of our existence and discover how everything is connected.