Original artwork description:

Frank Creber's painting, titled "Board Meeting," from the year 2000 presents an interior scene with a myriad of characters gathered in a room. The painting appears abstracted, each character is portrayed in different stylistic ways, creating a diverse visual landscape within the room. The background features flattened perspectives and glimpses of skyscrapers and cranes through the windows, hinting at the subject matter of the artwork.

The central theme of the painting revolves around people coming together for a meeting to deliberate and reach an agreement on a series of regeneration plans for a specific area in London. As a reflection of synthetic Cubism's influence, the volumetric elements, such as the figures' faces, are rendered into flattened shapes, contributing to the distinctive artistic style.

The artwork conveys a sense of tension that mirrors the reality of contentious building plans in the city. Construction companies often find themselves at odds with the wishes of the local community when it comes to urban development. This dynamic tension is skilfully portrayed in the expressions and body language of the characters in the painting, capturing the complexities of urban planning and the conflicting interests involved. "Board Meeting" serves as a powerful commentary on the intricate relationship between city development and community desires.

Materials used:

oil paint

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