Going Coastal

Acrylic and spray paint on canvas.

49x37x2"

Description of the Painting
This acrylic on canvas painting by Anthony Vade offers an abstracted and mesmerizing interpretation of a coastline as seen from the water. The horizon gently arcs across the canvas, dividing vibrant, swirling colors above and below. The upper portion bursts with dynamic reds, deep blues, and hints of violet, suggesting the energy of a sky at dawn or dusk. Below, textured layers of lavender, teal, and pale green evoke the churning sea and coastal shallows, with marbled and fluid patterns that hint at movement and depth. The overall composition is both atmospheric and dreamlike, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the memory of a place rather than its literal depiction.

Augmented Reality Layer
The painting is enhanced by a unique augmented reality (AR) layer. When viewed through an enabled device, the canvas comes alive with an animation that sweeps across the landscape, mimicking the movement of water and the shifting colors of the sky. As the animation unfolds, a narration begins—a heartfelt poem recounting a childhood memory of a fishing trip. The words and visuals together evoke the sights, sounds, and emotions of that formative day by the coast, deepening the viewer’s connection to the painting and inviting them to share in a nostalgic moment from the artist’s past. This seamless blend of traditional art, animation, and storytelling transforms the work into a multi-sensory experience.