C Tresierra – Vancouver Skyline (mouthpainted), De C Tresierra

The painting presents a cityscape viewed across a body of water, dominated by a dense cluster of high-rise buildings. The composition is structured around a clear foreground, middle ground, and background, creating a sense of depth. A dark band runs along the bottom edge, acting as a visual anchor and contrasting sharply with the vibrant colors above.
The immediate foreground consists of a grassy bank punctuated by trees displaying autumnal hues – yellows, oranges, and reds – which provide a warm counterpoint to the cool tones that prevail elsewhere in the scene. The water itself is rendered with broad, expressive brushstrokes of blue and green, suggesting movement and reflecting the sky above. Several small boats are visible on the waters surface, adding a touch of human presence without disrupting the overall grandeur of the view.
The middle ground showcases the urban skyline. Buildings are depicted in a simplified, almost stylized manner, with flat planes of color – blues, greens, pinks, and purples – creating a vibrant, somewhat abstracted representation of architectural forms. The artist has not striven for photographic realism; instead, they prioritize conveying an emotional response to the scene through bold color choices and flattened perspective. A range of heights is evident in the buildings, suggesting varied ages and functions within the city.
In the background, a mountain range rises behind the cityscape, rendered in muted blues and purples that blend with the sky. The clouds are painted as large, puffy forms against a deep blue expanse, contributing to the painting’s overall sense of spaciousness and tranquility.
The color palette is striking – a combination of intense blues, greens, yellows, and pinks creates an atmosphere that is both energetic and serene. This choice of colors suggests not merely a depiction of a place but also an emotional interpretation of it. The simplification of forms and the use of non-naturalistic colors imply a subjective perspective, perhaps emphasizing the beauty or vibrancy of urban life rather than its literal appearance.
The painting’s subtexts could be interpreted as exploring themes of modernity, nature versus urbanization, and personal perception. The juxtaposition of natural elements (water, trees, mountains) with the man-made cityscape suggests a dialogue between these two realms. The artists choice to employ an expressive style further reinforces the idea that this is not simply a representation but a feeling – a visual expression of experience.