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, "Her Last Commute" I crafted to engage with the viewer's psyche. When I painted the central figure, I envisioned her as a symbol of transition. Her red dress was chosen not just for its vibrancy but for its emotional weight—red often signifies passion, change, or danger. The bag she carries suggests she's in transit, but where to? That's where the viewer's interpretation kicks in._x000D_ _x000D_ The woman in pink walking away from her could represent life's divergence points, where paths split, and choices are made. I left her face obscured to keep her identity and story ambiguous, encouraging viewers to project their own experiences or fears onto her._x000D_ _x000D_ The background ten intrusion hallucinations (see bio), represents the hustle of life, the noise of the city, and the complexity of everyday existence. Yet, by not defining it clearly, I invite the viewer to decide if it's a place of departure or arrival, a beginning or an end._x000D_ _x000D_ When I chose the title "Her Last Commute," I was playing with the concept of finality. Is it the last because she's moving on to something new, or because something prevents her return? This ambiguity is intentional. I want viewers to ponder, to project, to feel connected yet curious._x000D_ _x000D_ This paintings comes rolled resdy to be attached to backboard when framed. I’m a London-based artist, and my work often reflects vivid and surreal imagery inspired by my unique experience with REM intrusion—a condition where dream-like visions can appear while I’m awake. My paintings explore the boundary between waking reality and the dream world, using layered compositions to create a sense of depth and movement. I paint with high-quality materials and put a lot of thought into texture and detail. My process is a mix of intuitive brushwork and deliberate layering, aiming to create pieces that are rich in emotion and invite you to see something new each time you look at them. This piece will be carefully packaged using protective materials and dispatched via a tracked courier. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Oil and acrylic

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Her Last Commute (2024) Oil painting
by Ryan Louder

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, "Her Last Commute" I crafted to engage with the viewer's psyche. When I painted the central figure, I envisioned her as a symbol of transition. Her red dress was chosen not just for its vibrancy but for its emotional weight—red often signifies passion, change, or danger. The bag she carries suggests she's in transit, but where to? That's where the viewer's interpretation kicks in._x000D_ _x000D_ The woman in pink walking away from her could represent life's divergence points, where paths split, and choices are made. I left her face obscured to keep her identity and story ambiguous, encouraging viewers to project their own experiences or fears onto her._x000D_ _x000D_ The background ten intrusion hallucinations (see bio), represents the hustle of life, the noise of the city, and the complexity of everyday existence. Yet, by not defining it clearly, I invite the viewer to decide if it's a place of departure or arrival, a beginning or an end._x000D_ _x000D_ When I chose the title "Her Last Commute," I was playing with the concept of finality. Is it the last because she's moving on to something new, or because something prevents her return? This ambiguity is intentional. I want viewers to ponder, to project, to feel connected yet curious._x000D_ _x000D_ This paintings comes rolled resdy to be attached to backboard when framed. I’m a London-based artist, and my work often reflects vivid and surreal imagery inspired by my unique experience with REM intrusion—a condition where dream-like visions can appear while I’m awake. My paintings explore the boundary between waking reality and the dream world, using layered compositions to create a sense of depth and movement. I paint with high-quality materials and put a lot of thought into texture and detail. My process is a mix of intuitive brushwork and deliberate layering, aiming to create pieces that are rich in emotion and invite you to see something new each time you look at them. This piece will be carefully packaged using protective materials and dispatched via a tracked courier. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Materials used:

Oil and acrylic

Tags:
#oil painting #abstract #painting #statement art #figures abstract #figures characters #abstract expressionism 
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I am a London based artist My artwork derives inspiration from the vivid and often surreal experiences of rapid eye movement (REM) intrusions, which are characteristic of a neurological condition... Read more

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