The smell of autumn 2016

"The smell of autumn," is a painting by Nemanja Vučković, measuring 50 by 70 centimeters. The painting captures an abstract landscape with an expressionistic use of color and texture. The strong contrast between the yellows and reds of the field and the blues and whites of the sky creates a dynamic tension, evoking both the warmth of autumn colors and the coolness of the season's air. Vučković's application of paint is thick and gestural, giving the artwork a palpable sense of energy. The sharp, jagged lines in the lower portion of the painting suggest a dense, wild field, destabilizing any sense of pastoral calm. This abstraction invites us to consider how the artist is not merely representing a landscape, but rather capturing the sensory experience of autumn. The formal qualities of the painting—its texture, color, and composition—function to communicate the feeling and essence of a season, highlighting the interplay between perception, memory, and emotional response.