Beauty Behind Smog

$5,585.00 CAD

Rachel Berkowitz

Oil on canvas.

72x60x2"

“Eternal Oasis”
Living amidst the vibrant, bustling energy of Los Angeles, my abstract oil paintings serve as a sanctuary of peace and introspection—a counterbalance to the city's relentless pace. Each piece embodies a stress-relieving environment, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and immerse themselves in a harmonious, dreamlike world.
Through soft gradients, organic forms, and fluid compositions, I aim to evoke the tranquility of nature and the meditative spaces that exist within us. The interplay of light, texture, and movement creates an ethereal atmosphere, where the lines between the tangible and the imagined blur. My palette reflects both the serenity of untouched landscapes and the dynamic vitality of the urban environment, merging them into a harmonious visual narrative.
These paintings are designed to provide an emotional reset—a visual exhale that encourages mindfulness and inner calm. They are my response to the tension and overstimulation of modern life, offering viewers a space to reconnect with their own sense of balance and serenity, no matter where they are.
Whether it's the suggestion of flowing water, the embrace of soft clouds, or the lush vibrancy of abstracted foliage, my work seeks to remind us of the simple, restorative beauty that exists around and within us. Through this process, I hope to create not just artwork, but a lasting emotional refuge for the soul.
“Eternal Oasis” was previewed at a solo showcase at The Pendry Hotel, West Hollywood