A dream representation of a village

Pueblo en La Huerta, which means Village in the Orchard, is a complex and abstract representation of a village or small town, composed of geometric shapes and forms that combine to create buildings, roofs, and a church tower. The color palette is muted, with earthy tones such as browns, grays, and beiges dominating the scene. There are also touches of more vibrant colors like reds and blues, adding a dynamism of life. The background is a solid green color, contrasting with the complexity of the shapes forming the village, evoking a sense of the pastoral. There is an absence of skies or natural elements like trees or plants; instead, the painting focuses solely on architectural forms.
 
The style of the painting is clearly influenced by Cubism, Mark Lamprell uses this technique to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, as well as suggesting movement and rhythm. He also uses shading and overlapping to create volume and solidity. The painting is not realistic, but rather an abstracted version of space, where the shapes and colors are more important than the details and proportions.
 
Mark Lamprell uses acrylic paint, a versatile medium that allows for a rich and smooth texture. It can be applied in thin or thick layers, creating different effects and expressions. It allows for the creation of a harmonious and balanced composition, where the colors and shapes complement each other and create a unified whole.
 
The vision that Lamprell had for this painting was to capture the essence and spirit of a village in the orchard, a typical landscape of the Valencian region where he now lives. The orchard, or huerta, is a fertile and irrigated area where fruits and vegetables are grown. It is also a cultural and historical symbol of the region, as it reflects the influence of the Arab and Roman civilizations that previously occupied the land. Lamprell portrays the village as a living and dynamic entity, the shapes and colors representing people, daily activities, and traditions, which he does through his own personal and artistic vision, where he experiments with form, color, and space.
 
The composition of the painting is based on a geometric and symmetrical arrangement, where the shapes and forms are distributed evenly and orderly. The painting is divided into two main parts: the foreground and the background. The foreground occupies most of the canvas and contains the village, which is composed of various shapes and forms that create a sense of depth and perspective. The background occupies a smaller portion of the canvas and contains the green color, which creates a sense of contrast and distance. The painting also has a focal point, which is the church tower, located in the center of the canvas. The church tower is the tallest and most prominent shape, and it draws the attention of the viewer. It also represents the traditional religious and social center of the village – its “heart” - where the people gather and celebrate.
 
This complex and abstract representation of a Valencian village shows that shapes and colors can be more important than details and proportions when we wish to reflect the hidden realm we all seek, a place where we seek tranquility and serenity beyond the chaotic world we live in.

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