The Hill 1976

Horia Damian's "The Hill" looks like it was created from synthetic material, likely fabric, draped over a framework of some kind. Its smooth texture contrasts sharply with the angular architecture of the surrounding cityscape. The choice of a bright, unnatural yellow is intriguing, and it is interesting how the color saturation is altered as the artwork extends from left to right. The form is a simple, almost childlike hill, a deliberate gesture to bring a sense of nature into an urban environment. You can tell that the process of creating this artwork, and setting it in place took quite a lot of labour, and this effort is part of the work's meaning. By juxtaposing the synthetic with the natural, Damian raises questions about the relationship between humanity and our surroundings. The tension between the smooth, artificial hill and the rigid, geometric buildings underscores the impact of industrialization on our environment. It reminds us that even in the most urban settings, we still yearn for a connection to nature.