In Van Gogh's The Whale in a Wavy Sea under the Sun, two worlds meet - not to merge, but to collide.
The sea and sky are composed of expressive brushstrokes that reference Van Gogh's iconic style, while the whale, on the other hand, is rendered realistically, digitally sharp and with cool tones. He does not belong, and that is exactly the intention.
The whale "populates" this painterly world without being part of it - an intruder between brush and pixel, between dream and reality.
The bright sun casts its supernatural light over the scene, its warmth forming a powerful contrast to the chilly blue of the sea.
The whole breathes tension: calm and turmoil, freedom and alienation, brought together in one surreal scene.
A visual dialogue between styles, eras and meanings - in which the whale swims not only through the water, but through the imagination itself.
An ode to imagination, nature and Van Gogh's timeless inspiration.
Created by Arjen Roos with support from AI.
My work exists at the intersection of modern Pop Art and Expressionism, with influences from Modernism. Contrast, whether in light, color, or subject, plays a central role in my art. The color red is often prominently featured.
Each piece I create tells a story. I produce..
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