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The painting "My Little City" by Christian van Hedel, executed in an intriguing combination of pen and watercolor, is a compelling journey through a fantasy world in which past and future meet. The style is typical of the artist: a mix of urban and surreal elements, in which the title plays a key role in unlocking the meaning.
The artwork shows a utopian city, built on the border between nostalgia and futurism. The structures have classical architecture, but are equipped with innovative technologies such as windmills that turn on soft breezes and provide the city with its own energy supply. Floating houses, towers that seem to grow like plants, and bridges that not only create connections but also tell stories fill the image.
The watercolours bring a playful and lively character to the whole, while the detailed pen drawing holds the attention of the viewer. Hidden details lurk in every corner: small figures working on the windmills, miniature markets on floating squares, and unlikely connections between old and new worlds.
Upon closer inspection, stories come to life: a historic clock tower that seems to control time, a river whose reflections reveal secrets, and facades that carry hidden messages. The painting invites you to look endlessly, making new discoveries every time.
With "My Little City" Christian van Hedel shows how he transforms the everyday into something magical, challenging the viewer to find his own story in the small, perfectly crafted details of this surreal masterpiece.
This painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and will be shipped insured.