LARRY HOROWITZ: new york winter / spring
march and april 2021
New York
This body of work portrays both the natural and man-made landscapes of the state of New York. While at first you see the stark contrast between these two environments, I have also grown to see similarities.
--Larry Horowitz, 2021
Sullivan Street, Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches, 2020
FROM NEW YORK CITY TO THE NORTHERN CATSKILLS
“ ‘Where can I drive in a day?’ is the question which led me to the bucolic scenery of the northern Catskills. The fall was particularly vibrant this year causing me to linger on the back roads painting en plein air. With the stark suffering New York City went through in March and April of last year, I became more drawn to capturing its beauty. I wanted to show that through all the suffering it has been through, the city still stands tall, strong, and magnificent. It was my prayer for the city and what it was enduring at that moment. That first painting turned into a series. Now, as well as the light and calm of my pastoral landscapes, the artificial canyons of the city have become my inspiration.
This body of work portrays both the natural and man-made landscapes of the state of New York. While at first you see the stark contrast between these two environments, I have also grown to see similarities. When I look at the city, I see the planes of the buildings as overlapping mountains. I have devoted my life to painting the vanishing American landscape, and when I paint, I connect with the natural world. I therefore decided to paint many of the cityscapes in the solitude of the forest. By separating the energy and excitement of the city from its man-made qualities, I was able to delve more deeply into my personal connection with the subject.”
Larry Horowitz
