Lueur d’azur, 2024

The artwork(Lueur d’azur by Sophie Dumont) is available for pickup at BelArt Gallery in Brussels, Belgium, or it can be delivered to the address of your choice within 2 to 3 weeks after your order is confirmed. The artwork is insured during transportation, so there’s no risk. Origin: Belgium.

“Lueur d’Azur” is a work that captures the essence of a minimalist seascape, where light plays a central role. Through a play of rich textures and superimposed layers, Sophie Dumont manages to create an impression of depth and movement while maintaining a certain sobriety in the composition. The blue tones, oscillating between luminous azure and darker hues, evoke a serene and contemplative atmosphere. These nuances contrast harmoniously with the sandy hues at the bottom of the composition, suggesting a beach or a desert expanse bathed in soft light. The horizon, barely sketched, suggests a fluid and moving line, reinforcing the idea of a suspended, almost timeless moment. The work is distinguished by a free and gestural application of paint, particularly in the treatment of textures. This approach gives the painting a discreet energy while leaving room for great freedom of interpretation for the viewer. Here we can see the influence of a contemporary abstract style mixed with research into landscapes, characteristic of the artist’s work.Critique:
“Lueur d’Azur” perfectly illustrates Sophie Dumont’s mastery of using natural tones to convey simple but profound emotions. This painting invites a silent meditation on light and landscape, but it might have benefited from integrating additional details to further anchor the work in a narrative dimension. However, this absence of details can also be seen as a bold choice, reinforcing its universal and timeless character.