2nd Place winner
From Rubik to Kubrick
DESCRIPTION
The original building in this composition is the Maciachini Center in Milan, Italy. It is an office complex that has a very engaging rhythm and colorful intensity. Looking up onto one of the façades I particularly loved the different sections of multicolored window screens that were open and closed. By repeating this façade four times an atrium is created, in which the asymmetrical division becomes more balanced. The title refers to two associations I had with the resulting work: with the geometrical puzzle object known as Rubik’s cube and the futuristic and visually haunting worlds created by movie director Stanley Kubrick. AUTHOR
Paul Brouns (1967) is a Dutch visual artist known for his vibrant, geometric compositions that explore the relationship between color, rhythm, and architecture. His work often features abstract patterns, inspired by urban environments and the facades of modern buildings. Brouns uses photography and digital techniques to create his distinctive, pixelated style, transforming everyday architectural elements into rhythmic, almost musical, visual experiences. Based in the Netherlands, Paul Brouns’ work has been exhibited internationally, and he has gained recognition for his ability to blend the worlds of design, photography, and fine art.His work has been featured in numerous prominent exhibitions around the world, including shows in Tokyo, Seoul, New Delhi, New York, London, and Amsterdam. Some recent exhibitions include the India Art Fair in New Delhi, The Other Art Fair in Los Angeles and London, and the First Art Fair in Amsterdam. He also showcased his work at Palazzo Bembo during the 2022 Art Biennale in Venice .
