“Theory of Tension,” an artwork by Jacek Yerka, is a piece categorized under both the Surrealism art movement and the landscape genre.
The artwork features a fantastical scene dominated by an intricate and surreal depiction of a floating city built upon towering, narrow rock formations. These rock formations appear to hover above a serene, reflective body of water, with their elongated structures casting ethereal, shadowed reflections below. The city itself is composed of a myriad of tightly-packed, otherworldly buildings, each with unique architectural elements, creating an intricate and complex skyline. The use of warm, golden tones in contrast with the cool hues of twilight sky enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene. The overall composition invokes a sense of both tension and tranquility, encapsulating Yerka’s distinctive surrealist style.
