In Towers, Max Horst presents a haunting, post-apocalyptic landscape populated by monumental organic structures that rise from a barren plain like the remnants of an ancient civilization. The central tower dominates the composition, its weathered surface pierced by cavities and skeletal openings that suggest both architectural decay and living tissue. A skull-like form emerges from the structure, reinforcing themes of mortality, memory, and transformation. Surrounding towers recede into the distance, creating a vast and desolate horizon beneath a dramatic sky filled with swirling clouds and shifting light. The contrast between the warm earth tones of the landscape and the luminous blues and grays of the sky heightens the painting’s surreal atmosphere. Horst blends elements of architecture, biology, and dream imagery to evoke a world suspended between creation and ruin. The work invites contemplation of impermanence, the passage of time, and the mysterious relationship between nature and the structures humanity leaves behind. Its evocative imagery recalls the tradition of visionary and fantastical painting while maintaining a distinctive and deeply personal visual language.
Acrylics paints on canvas . Dimensions are 60 cm by 50 cm.