Crowded is a mixed media creation, blending the rich texture and vibrant hues of oil pastels with the dynamic layering of collage. The colours used are bright and bold, drawing the viewer's attention to a crowd of people in hoodies, crowding a busy street.
The people are depicted in motion, with experimental and unfinished strokes of pastel suggesting the movement and energy of the crowd. The figures are rendered in shades of black and grey, with pops of colour that suggest the unique individuality of each person in the throng.
The strokes of the pastel are experimental and unfinished, creating a sense of the artwork still loading, as if the viewer is caught in the midst of the crowd, struggling to make sense of the chaos. The effect is one of spontaneity and raw emotion, with the viewer left to ponder the many layers of meaning and experience hidden within the piece.
The background of the piece is composed of a collage of colourful papers, with layers of other materials creating a sense of depth and texture. The colours and textures suggest the many moods of the city, from the vibrancy of neon lights to the grittiness of asphalt.
Overall, this art piece is a powerful and evocative exploration of the experience of getting lost in a crowd. It invites the viewer to consider the ways in which our individual identities can be subsumed by the collective, and to reflect on the beauty and danger of the energy and chaos of the city.
