- Diego Alba
- Orange Room, 2024
- Acrylics And Oil Pastels On Canvas
- 24 x 36 x 1.5 in (60.96 x 91.44 x 3.81 cm)
- $14,000
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Available
Drawing from the rich tradition of Fauvism and Expressionism, Diego Alba's "Orange Room" is a vibrant, deeply personal exploration of interior space. This masterful painting transcends mere representation, using a bold and uninhibited color palette to evoke a powerful emotional response. The warm, luminous oranges, yellows, and reds pulse with an intense energy, creating a sense of intimate comfort and exuberant life. Alba's dynamic brushstrokes and flattened perspective transform a simple room into a complex and captivating world, where the boundaries between objects blur and the very air seems to hum with vitality.
The significance of "Orange Room" extends beyond the canvas itself, as it has become a beacon of contemporary public art. Its selection for the ArtPop Street Gallery Class of 2025, as detailed in the ArtPop blog, is a testament to its compelling visual power and accessibility. The work's exhibition on prominent digital billboards in Times Square, NYC, and numerous other physical and digital displays in NYC, Charlotte, NC, and Miami, FL, has democratized the art gallery experience, bringing a piece of profound artistic expression to millions. By appearing on such a monumental scale, "Orange Room" challenges the traditional confines of art display, turning the urban landscape into a vibrant, ever-changing museum and solidifying Alba's place as a notable artist whose work resonates with a broad and diverse audience.
- Subject Matter: Still life
- Collections: 1. Still Life