Lueur d’azur, 2024

The artwork 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.