City of Gold

Size: 30 x 24"
Medium: Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas
Framed in: Wooden with gold finish

Description:
City of Gold captures the quiet majesty of an abstract skyline, where muted earth tones and radiant gold meet in perfect harmony. Vertical strokes in warm taupe, cool grey, and soft brown suggest towering buildings softened by a misty, dreamlike atmosphere. A pale, ethereal sky stretches above the city, evoking calm and openness.

A luminous band of gold leaf cuts through the center of the canvas—like a golden horizon or the heartbeat of the city—offering both movement and depth. Hints of gold continue throughout the forms above and below, reflected subtly in the water-like surface beneath the skyline.

The lower portion of the piece feels fluid, like water or polished stone, dissolving the boundaries between reflection and reality. The overall balance between shimmer and stillness invites introspection and wonder.

Inspiration:
This piece was inspired by the idea of cities not as places, but as emotions—shaped more by memory and imagination than maps. The gold represents the spark we find in the ordinary: a glowing light within quiet routines, architecture, or moments of solitude. It’s a tribute to the hidden beauty in everyday landscapes, and the sense of awe that stillness can bring.