The artwork titled “Oblin” by Howard Finster, created in 1993, belongs to the Art Brut movement and falls under the cityscape genre.
In the artwork, two small, charming houses with red roofs and yellow walls are prominently featured in the foreground. The houses are surrounded by a vibrant, whimsical scenery, including tall, thin palm trees with blue fronds and stylized, human-like figures adorned in bright, varied colors. Each human figure is unique, adding a playful and dynamic element to the composition. Towering dark structures with multiple arched openings frame the sides, creating a contrasting background that draws the viewer’s attention towards the central scene. The entire piece is saturated with colorful yet harmonious hues, contributing to a dreamlike, fantastical quality. In terms of inscriptions, the bottom portion of the artwork is filled with handwritten text by the artist, providing additional context and depth to the visual narrative.
