Orange Moon
Title : Orange Moon
Artist : Marie-Pascale LE GOFF
Creation date : 2022
Dimensions : 29 x 29 x 3.5 cm
Medium and materials : Oil on canvas painted with a knife
Context and Inspiration
“Orange Moon” is a work produced in 2022. This painting captures a graphic seascape, where bright colors and geometric shapes create a contemporary and captivating atmosphere. Inspired by starry nights and the beauty of the sea under the moon, I use a palette of blue and orange to evoke a scene that is both realistic and abstract.
Visual Description
The painting presents a seascape with graphic elements. A large orange moon stands out against a bright blue sky, creating a striking contrast. The black and orange sailboats add depth and dynamism to the composition. The reflections on the water are rendered with precise knife strokes, adding texture and dimension to the work.
Painting Techniques and Materials
I use the knife painting technique to apply oil to the canvas, creating rich and dynamic textures. Bright colors and geometric shapes give the work a special depth and luminosity.
Thematic Analysis
“Orange Moon” explores themes of natural beauty, tranquility and modernity. The graphic shapes and contrasting colors symbolize the duality and harmony between nature and abstraction, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in the scene and dream of distant and beautiful places.