“The Sky on the Twilight of Philippine’s Suicide. Winterthur. Switzerland” is a photograph created by the contemporary artist Nan Goldin in 1997. This work belongs to the contemporary art movement and is a notable example of Goldin’s evocative photographic practice. The artwork captures a dramatic and emotionally charged sky, likely taken during twilight, with an intense and almost unsettling palette of fiery oranges and deep shadows.
The photograph features a striking sky filled with tumultuous, dark orange clouds that seem to engulf the scene. There is an industrial ambiance present, characterized by a solitary street lamp and a towering smokestack silhouette, adding to the image’s somber and introspective mood. The light from the street lamp casts a muted yellow glow, contrasting with the fierce and dynamic sky above, creating a visual tension that evokes a sense of foreboding or melancholy.