Santiago 2021

James Jean made "Santiago", and who knows exactly when, but the way he's used graphic lines and a palette of dreamy pastels makes it feel both contemporary and timeless. It's a vibe, right? The surface has got this slightly distressed texture, like it’s been loved and handled, adding a layer of complexity, and those fluid waves! Look how the colours blend and separate, creating depth and movement. The black whale, it's so solid, and those colourful flowers scattered across its back kind of flatten the whole image out. It’s like art history itself is churning in the waves, from Hokusai to Murakami! You can definitely see the conversation between artists across time, each adding their own spin to the mix. It’s this ambiguity and openness that makes art so engaging.