Rooftop View from SoMa Grand III

Oil on canvas.

36x48x2"

This painting created were originally conceived from the 12th floor of SOMA Grand, with a vantage point of a penthouse on the northeast corner of that high-rise, and what the canvases reveal is a spiked collage of old and new constructions. Including notable landmarks like the Marriott Marquis, and the PG&E smoke stacks of 5th & Jessie Streets and others.

This collection explores the architectural geometry of the South of Market area. The paintings highlight the exteriors of complete structures and also depict architectural fragments, playfulness of forms, and are juxtaposed against painterly skies. Even devoid of people, the pieces' bright colors show the area for all its bustling vibrancy. The hand-drawn quality of the images gives the urban landscape a sense of intimacy and warmth. This painting is unique in its vision, which portrays an interpretation of the city seen during 2012 from atop SOMA Grand.