Original artwork description:

Cul-de-sac
36 x 36 inches | Oil on Canvas | 2021
By Riley Waite

Irish-American artist Riley Waite blends romanticism and figuration in this evocative urban landscape. Cul-de-sac captures the quiet tension of an evening scene, where artificial lights glow against the cool dusk, and the presence of a hooded figure hints at solitude, memory, or transition. The composition plays with reflection and abstraction, subtly distorting the familiar while maintaining a deep sense of place.

Waite’s work often explores the emotional resonance of everyday settings, drawing from their experiences traveling between Ireland and the U.S. This piece, painted with layered textures and luminous color, invites the viewer into a moment of stillness—perhaps nostalgia, perhaps longing—while the edges of the scene dissolve into painterly gestures, bridging realism with dreamlike introspection.

For collectors interested in contemporary romanticism, figurative work, and atmospheric landscapes, Cul-de-sac is a striking addition to any collection.

Materials used:

Oil paint

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