Artist: Charlie Barr
Title: Market Street
Medium: Acrylic on cement
Dimensions: 24"h x 24"w
"Market Street" is an expressive, vibrant painting of two musicians performing on a street. The artwork displays a rich texture and a palpable sense of movement, employing cement textures and a bold use of color. The musician on the left is playing a violin with the bow carefully drawn across the strings. On the right, there's a second musician, cradling and playing a double bass, which is depicted with warm brown and red tones, accentuating the classical nature of the instrument. This figure complements the violinist, providing a sense of harmony and collaboration between the two. The background of the artwork is abstract and textured with patches of blues, whites, and subtle hints of warmer shades.The loose style captures the essence of street performances, and the overall composition exudes the joy and energy of live music.