East of Byzantium
Type
Unique work
Date of creation
2025
Technique
Peinture
Medium
Peinture à l'huile
Dimensions
W. 55 x L. 46 x D. 3 cm
Weight
2009 g
Framing
No
Work signed by the artist
Yes
Certificate of authenticity
Yes
Description
This painting by Sako powerfully captures the suspended moment of a wave about to break. The artist captures the raw energy of the ocean in a palette of deep greens and foamy whites that blend into a vibrant swirl. The perfectly straight horizon line contrasts with the tormented movement of the water, accentuating the opposition between calm and tumult. The sky, a pale and serene blue, seems almost unreal in its peacefulness. Light plays a central role, illuminating the wave from within and revealing its transparencies and nuances. The freshness and strength of the sea breeze are perceived in the texture of the foam. Each brushstroke evokes a controlled, almost hypnotic fluidity. The beach in the foreground is barely visible, soft and melted, like a fading memory. The whole gives off a feeling of raw, wild, and untamed freedom. It is a work that invites both contemplation and escape.