Rooftop View from SoMa Grand IV

Oil on canvas.

36x48x2"

This series of "Rooftop View from SoMa Grand" quartet paintings 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.
This painting features iconic city buildings like the Inter Continental Hotel and One Rincon Hill condominium near the waterfront.

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. Since that time, the neighborhood has undergone staggering change. Tech offices and luxury condos have replaced warehouses as the landscape has become increasingly spotted with towering high rises.