Fallen City 1982

"Fallen City" is a 1982 painting by Turkish artist Erol Akyavaş (1932-1999), depicting a city in ruins. The painting features a dark, almost abstract background, with a sense of movement and instability. The fragmented and overlapping forms, painted in shades of blue, green, and black, suggest a sense of destruction and loss. The use of geometric shapes like the walled structures and the fragmented forms, create a sense of depth and perspective. This artwork is a powerful example of Akyavaş's exploration of the human condition and the effects of time and change on society. The abstract, but suggestive nature of the painting makes it open to interpretation, reflecting on the fall of civilizations and the fragility of human creations.