The Heart of SpringBy Dominic Virtosu
Overview
2019
Oil Paint, Oil on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 130cm (H) x 100cm (W) x 3cm (D) / 51.2" (H) x 39.4" (W) x 1.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings.
Shipping
This item ships from France
Please note that this item is unframed and will be shipped flat
Buy With Confidence 
Collect from reputable artists and galleries
Ships securely to your door
Certificates of Authenticity with each artwork
Artist Statement
Looking at this painting of an exotic landscape with lush natural beauty, you might not realize that it was found in the heart of Brussels. An island of spring on which the eye can rest and breathe a sigh of contentment. This is the story of a controversial place in Brussels: a meeting point for both beauty and decrepitude. The masterfully crafted web of plants and vividly colored vegetation are barely covering up the putrefied structure of the city behind it, creating a powerful and impressive contrast. An exotic jungle landscape is always perceived as a thing of beauty and mystery. It is a symbol of primordial abundance; the initial Garden of Eden. But this is also a savage place, where wild beasts of all kind lurk in the shadows. Metaphorically, it is the place, in our subconscious, where we hide our darkest fears and frightful thoughts. This work is inspired by the Brussels botanical garden.
Also Featured In
2 Collections
Jungle Landscapes
22 Artists, 31 Products
Last Updated: April 22, 2022
Artworks if You Like Henri Matisse
19 Artists, 51 Products
Last Updated: August 19, 2021
Artist Profile
Born: 1983
Hometown: Bucharest
Based in: Roubaix, France
Dominic-Petru Virtosu was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1983. He completed his formal artistic education with a License in painting (2006) class of renowned Romanian artist Florin Ciubotaru and a Master’s in 2013 with professor Catalin Balescu at the Bucharest National University of Arts; also attending a semester as an …
Visit Artist Profile Page
