NDG, Parc Gilbert-Layton

Very soon the sun will be out all the time and everyone will be excited to go to the parks and be outside after a long winter. We can still go for walks but the parks are all shut off and Montreal starting fining people for gathering in groups. So the playgrounds are all empty too, this scene was done towards the north part of NDG at Parc Gilbert-Layton looking at an empty sand box. Even the shadows of the trees were not touching the sand!

I picked this scene because of its rare commentary on the lock down, but also the fantastic array of oranges that contrasted the bright blue sky. There is orange in the dried up tree leaves, the school in the background, the swing set post (visible on the rightmost side of the picture), and the sand. Is it wrong for me to be somewhat enjoying the artistic opportunities brought about by the pandemic? There have been other positives, like millions of sea turtles laid eggs on a beach that is normally too crowded with people, Los Angles has the lowest amount of smog in recorded history, and the Montreal Candiens may actually make the playoffs if the NHL goes with the 24 team format. So a few things looking up.

5 x 7" rough press, watercolour, April 2020