Catching The Light 2011

Rochelle Blumenfeld created "Catching The Light," a composition in oil where light explodes across the canvas in shades of gold, set against a structured arrangement of geometric forms. These shapes appear almost architectural, with the brushstrokes lending a dynamic quality to the scene. The painting is structured around a play of light and shadow that evokes a sense of energy. The warm hues at the center radiate outward, seemingly fracturing the surrounding space into planes and angles. This technique destabilizes our perception, prompting a consideration of how light not only illuminates but also shapes our experience of form. Blumenfeld's work engages with a visual language reminiscent of both Cubism and Futurism. The artist uses color and line to suggest movement and transformation, inviting us to consider the transient nature of light and its capacity to redefine spatial relationships. This offers a field for us to explore notions of space and perspective, and the interplay between solidity and ethereal light.