Storm 1982

"Storm" (1982) by Canadian artist Ivan Eyre, is a large-scale painting that showcases a surrealistic scene of a city under siege, with figures in various states of agitation amidst a fantastical landscape. Eyre's characteristically flat and detailed style creates a sense of unease, as the viewer navigates the fragmented composition, where buildings are viewed from multiple angles and figures seem frozen in time, all rendered in a subdued palette of blue and green tones. The artwork, which is currently in the National Gallery of Canada, is a striking example of Eyre's exploration of urban landscapes and their social complexities.