Alive in the Field of Dreams – Large Acrylic Painting

Take a trip down memory lane where your senses are overwhelmed with excitement, sunset merges into dusk and children come alive on the field of dreams, a way for them to escape the day’s struggle. Shouts and grunts echo occasionally, etching a core memory on your heart. Occasionally, when stretched by the existential crisis of life, you escape to the place and time all are equal and valued, longing to be there once again. A colorful cloudscape, a nostalgic memory, a whimsical piece, a dream come alive is the piece “Alive in the Field of Dreams”.

This painting feels nostalgic, hopeful, and tranquil. The interplay of vibrant colors and the sunset's glow evoke warmth and a bittersweet reflection on fleeting moments of joy. It offers a sense of calm and connection, while the silhouettes of people playing create an atmosphere of collective happiness and freedom. For me it encapsulates the magic of shared human experience, a reminder of the vivid memories spent playing soccer, even in rudimentary settings, because it’s all about the electric nature of the game.
The inclusion of children is a nod to childhood, a special time when we played more, in a carefree manner, a nostalgic time that many can relate to, like myself.
The setting sun signifies the end of a period, a defining period in personal and emotional growth- a core memory.
The cloudscape is dramatic, a vivid display of the emotions that you feel watching the beloved game. With fauvist and impressionist colors and techniques, its an expression of a memory etched in many hearts - for the love of soccer.