The artwork “To New York-Vancouver” by Atsuko Tanaka, created in 2002, is an abstract piece associated with the Abstract Expressionism movement. It is characterized by its abstract genre, conveying emotions, and concepts through bold colors and shapes rather than realistic forms.
Looking at the artwork itself, it features an array of vibrant colors, with dominant hues of red, blue, and yellow, intertwined with lines that seem to represent electric cables or connections, possibly alluding to the interconnected nature of cities or the artist’s experiences traveling from New York to Vancouver. The composition is energetic and seems to depict a playful yet complex interconnectedness through overlapping circular shapes and tangled lines. The artwork is brimming with movement and a seems to have a visceral sense of energy, typical for abstract expressionism, which encourages viewers to engage with the piece on an emotional and subjective level.
