Sunset at Woods Drive V by Lisette Schumacher
Sunset at Woods Drive V by Lisette Schumacher
By Lisette Schumacher
100 x 90 x 6 cm, 2024
Mixed media
From the series Sunset at Woods Drive
During Fall 2023 (September - October), Lisette Schumacher returned to Los Angeles for a second residency. She revisited the Stahl House twice during sunset and witnessed an exciting transition in the appearance of the house. The Stahl House is located in the Hollywood Hills and was designed by Buck Stahl and Pierre Koenig in 1959-60. The residence has become the figurehead of modern architecture in Los Angeles.
During previous daytime visits, her experience of the Stahl House was dominated by reflections due to the affluent presence of glass and water. During the sunset, however, what stood out were the mesmerizing colour transformations. Lisette sat down on a sofa in the living room overlooking the pool, and watched the sunset at the house. By consciously observing the gradual disappearanceof daylight, Lisette witnessed the colour transition taking place in and around the house.
The colours in the sky displayed vibrant gradients of yellow, orange, pink and purple, especially during the short period of twilight. With the sun setting, the house turned dark and the sky shifted in different hues of blue, finally displaying a deep night blue. After sunset, the house was subtly lit with large round glass lamps suspended by invisible wires which provided a surrealistic sight of multiple full moons. The pool lit up brightly providing a stark contrast with the subdued colours of the exterior of the house.
The Sunset series consists of paintings that showcase the different stages of the sun setting., Various colour combinations, both bright and subdued, depict the transition from twilight to sunset.
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By Lisette Schumacher
30 × 25 x 6 cm, 2026
Mixed media
From the series Coachella views
Coachella Views XVIII brings together peach, coral and lavender in a light, open composition. The colours follow a flowing diagonal movement, leading towards a pale golden area on the right. Smaller lilac and coral forms gather around this opening, creating a point of focus within the otherwise expansive arrangement.
Lisette Schumacher based the series on the fleeting colour shifts she observed while travelling through Palm Springs and the surrounding desert cities. In this work, that experience is expressed with particular softness. Warm and cool tones move easily alongside one another, giving the artwork an elegant balance. Its intimate scale allows the nuances of the composition to be experienced from close range.
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