Erfurt Marktstraße at Christmas black and white by Mixed media vector arts

About "Erfurt Marktstraße at Christmas black and white"

by Mixed media vector arts

About the artwork

The picture shows Erfurt's Marktstraße during the Advent season - captured in a classic black and white aesthetic. Festive Christmas lights hang above the cobbled street, running through the scene like a glowing ribbon. To the left and right, historic buildings with partially visible half-timbering line the street, while a church tower rises in the background as a striking landmark. The tram tracks and occasional passers-by add depth and movement to the picture.

Marktstraße is a central axis in Erfurt's old town, characterised by centuries-old architecture and urban life. Especially at Christmas time, it unfolds a special atmosphere between tradition and everyday urban life.

My motivation for this work was to convey the Christmas atmosphere not through colour, but through contrasts and lighting. The reduction to black and white draws attention to structures, perspectives and the interplay between the old town and modernity.

The visual effect is calm, almost nostalgic. It is about pausing in the hustle and bustle, about noticing details that are often overlooked in everyday life. This work invites reflection - on time, space and seasons.

As part of an interior design, the picture brings a timeless elegance with a local reference. It fits into both modern and classic spaces and creates a link between art, urban history and personal memory.