New Yorkaise III 2013

Pietropoli Patrick made this painting, New Yorkaise III, probably in the last few years. The brushstrokes are pretty visible, and you can tell he was really feeling the physicality of the paint, like he was wrestling with it to get the form just right. The dark palette gives it a moody vibe, right? But look closer. There's a little spot of light on the phone that the subject is holding, and it kinda pops, doesn't it? That small touch of brightness really makes the whole composition sing, because it contrasts with the darkness. It makes me think of Lucian Freud, that raw, honest portrayal of people, but with a 21st-century twist. Patrick’s paintings are about more than just capturing an image; they’re about capturing a moment, a feeling. And the best part? There's no one way to read it. You bring your own story to the canvas.