ikad - City Lights






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ikad presents City Lights, a one‑of‑a‑kind original acrylic painting on aluminium, 60 × 60 cm, signed and dated 2026, created in the Netherlands and offered directly from the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Description from the seller
This contemporary painting captures the atmosphere of a modern city at night. The composition portrays an urban street scene with towering architectural forms and a walkway populated by silhouetted figures moving through the illuminated environment.
The painting is dominated by a striking contrast between deep blues and luminous yellow tones, suggesting artificial city lights reflecting on wet pavement and glass surfaces. The expressive brushwork and layered acrylic textures create a sense of movement and depth, evoking the dynamic rhythm of city life.
The anonymous figures add a narrative dimension to the work, emphasizing the relationship between the individual and the vast urban landscape. Rather than focusing on precise architectural detail, the artist interprets the city through abstraction and atmosphere, allowing the viewer to experience the emotional energy of the night scene.
Created with acrylic on aluminium, the metal surface enhances the contemporary character of the work and subtly interacts with the layered paint and light reflections.
This is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork painted by the artist in 2025.
Provenance:
Directly from the artist’s studio.
Documentation:
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Condition:
Excellent condition.
Shipping:
The artwork will be carefully packaged with protective materials and shipped securely to ensure safe delivery.
Seller's Story
This contemporary painting captures the atmosphere of a modern city at night. The composition portrays an urban street scene with towering architectural forms and a walkway populated by silhouetted figures moving through the illuminated environment.
The painting is dominated by a striking contrast between deep blues and luminous yellow tones, suggesting artificial city lights reflecting on wet pavement and glass surfaces. The expressive brushwork and layered acrylic textures create a sense of movement and depth, evoking the dynamic rhythm of city life.
The anonymous figures add a narrative dimension to the work, emphasizing the relationship between the individual and the vast urban landscape. Rather than focusing on precise architectural detail, the artist interprets the city through abstraction and atmosphere, allowing the viewer to experience the emotional energy of the night scene.
Created with acrylic on aluminium, the metal surface enhances the contemporary character of the work and subtly interacts with the layered paint and light reflections.
This is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork painted by the artist in 2025.
Provenance:
Directly from the artist’s studio.
Documentation:
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Condition:
Excellent condition.
Shipping:
The artwork will be carefully packaged with protective materials and shipped securely to ensure safe delivery.
