Summer Morning

2020, oil on canvas, 100x80 cm /// Kārlis Siliņš (1958) was born into the family of the painter Herberts Siliņš (1926–2001). He’s artistic style is diverse, there can be seen interest in cubism, expressionism, experiments with different techniques and textures. Bold use of colour. In the paintings thematic dominates stylized depictions of nature, figural compositions, still life, some portraits, travel impressions and personal view of events and the world. An abstraction with a summer season motif, indicated by the artist’s given title and the use of colours that associates with the particular season. The painting is made in the artist’s favourite colour combination – green, light blue and gilding. The wide side lines frame the painting and highlights the middle part. The shapes are formed by circular and individual brush strokes, and spiral fine lines. The painting creates the sunny and vital mood of the warm season. /// The artist's signature is at the bottom right and bottom left side of the painting.