The Visit
Artist
George Rorris
(born 1963)
Date2014
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions152 x 162 cm
Collection No1367
DescriptionIn "The Visit", Giorgos
Rorris depicts a female figure sitting on the stairs to a studio. Realistically
rendered, with her eyes turned to the viewer, the figure blends into the
surrounding space, which, devoid of any objects, is only defined by its
architectural lines and the open
door upstairs providing a glimpse into another storyline. In interpreting
Rorris’s art, both the human figure and space play an important role: it is
through their pictorial handling that the artist formulates the visible and
invisible parts of the painting. In this instance, the woman, waiting calmly
and patiently, sets the overall mood of the composition. At the same time, the
well-lit interior imparts a feeling of clarity, simplicity and openness to the
public eye, intriguing the viewer into taking a closer look at where action is
going on.