Description of Art: Summer Breeze captures a moment of lightness and tranquility through Mark Kostabi’s faceless, sculptural figures. The composition suggests a relaxed, almost dreamlike state—figures leaning, embracing, or standing in still harmony—as though gently carried by the warmth of a summer wind. Their smooth, featureless forms emphasize universality, allowing the viewer to project their own sense of memory and emotion into the scene.
The background is likely infused with luminous color fields—soft golds, airy blues, or gentle greens—that evoke the atmosphere of a sunlit afternoon. Subtle gradients and controlled contrasts define the figures, giving them volume while maintaining Kostabi’s minimalist aesthetic.
At once abstract and deeply evocative, Summer Breeze is a meditation on comfort, freedom, and the quiet joy of being present in the moment. Its restrained elegance transforms a fleeting sensation into a timeless visual experience.
Artist: Mark Kostabi
Year Published: 2020
Size of painting: 18′ x 18”
Collection #: BB-1064
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