"Sanctuary City" - Print (8x10)
Dimensions: 8x10 inches
"Sanctuary City" is a meditation on the contrast of the harsh angles of human design against roving tangles of organic growth. The title and some of the structural elements were inspired by renowned architect Ricardo Bofill’s Mertixell Sanctuary in Andorra - a striking building that stands out from its lush surroundings in just such a way. It also explores some of the shapes and trends of the “brutalist” architecture movement popularized in Brazil and other South American regions. The backdrop and botanical shapes were rendered in loose mediums including oil pastels and watered down or splattered inks, while the structural element was painted with tightly controlled acrylic and Sumi ink.
Noelle Phares is a Denver-based artist who blends landscape with geometric structure to explore the intersection of nature and human impact. With a background in biochemistry and environmental science, her work reflects a deep concern for the environment, creating fractured, architectural landscapes that highlight the tension between organic and synthetic. Noelle has exhibited internationally and collaborated with brands like Merrell, Smartwool, and 4FRNT Skis.
