Abstract Landscapes
Lukasz Olek

Us, people. Berlin

Original painting by Lukasz Olek
us-people
Series
2026,
acrylic on 3D linen canvas
100 x 50 x 4 cm
(39" x 19" x 1.6" in)
2 450 EUR
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description

"Us, people. Berlin" is a conceptual mixed-media painting that explores the delicate balance between individual identity and collective existence within modern society. Structured upon a rigorous, geometric grid hand-painted onto raw, textured linen, the artwork features exactly 136 miniature squares, each measuring 3x3 cm.

From a distance, the composition reads as a unified, cohesive whole—evoking the visual language of an urban landscape, a skyscraper's facade, or a sociological map. However, a closer inspection reveals that no two squares are alike. Each of the 136 elements functions as an autonomous, unique micro-artwork. The artist masterfully transitions between various textures, tonal nuances, and painterly styles: from minimalist monochromes and intricate dot-work to expressive, gestural impastos and subtle nods to art history (such as a miniature Mondrian-inspired grid).

The raw linen serves as the common denominator—a metaphor for our shared human nature. While each square represents a distinct human story, ideology, or personality, they coexist beautifully within the same structural framework. This piece is a powerful visual statement on tolerance, diversity, and social cohesion, proving that true harmony is achieved not through conformity, but through the celebration of our differences.

The artwork comes professionally framed, ready to bring a sophisticated, thought-provoking presence to any contemporary space.

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us-people
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acrylic on 3D linen canvas
50 x 50 x 4 cm / 19" x 19" x 1.6"
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us-people
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acrylic on 3D linen
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