Quiet Sunset

The painting presents a striking juxtaposition of colors and themes, dividing the canvas into distinct segments, both horizontally and vertically. A dominant glowing orange sun occupies the central part of the artwork, setting low on the horizon. This vibrant sphere casts a rich luminosity that serves as a backdrop for the silhouettes of various birds in flight. Surrounding the sun, the sky transitions from a fiery orange near the sun's edge to darker, subdued shades near the corners, suggesting the approach of twilight.The upper part of the painting is marked by a desaturated, abstract representation of the sky, textured with broad, uneven strokes of black and white that mimic the swift movement of clouds or wind-swept surfaces. Below the horizon, the scene shifts to a stark black foreground where the silhouetted figures of flamingos stand elegantly in a row. Some of them are depicted feeding while others stand upright, contributing to a serene and poised tableau against the chaotic backdrop.Beneath this surface, the artwork reveals yet another layer, this time an underwater view where the shades of blue and black dominate. Here, various fish, possibly sharks, swim about, rendered in ghostly white outlines that contrast starkly with the dark aquatic environment, creating a sense of depth and mystery.Each layer of the painting—from the fiery sky and the serene flamingos to the enigmatic underwater realm—coexists yet provides a stark visual contrast, offering a multifaceted interpretation of a quiet, yet dynamically multifaceted sunset.