Bois de Boulogne I

In this striking 2005 vertical composition, a quiet corner of the famous Parisian park transforms into a vibrant explosion of texture. Ilana invites us to view the Bois de Boulogne as a living entity. The eye follows a shimmering waterway rendered in heavy strokes of cobalt and white. A dramatic, fiery column of crimson foliage rises on the right, piercing the canopy of lime greens with startling intensity. The thick application of paint gives the scene a sculptural quality. It moves beyond simple representation to capture the raw energy of the natural world thriving within an urban environment, celebrating the untamed beauty that persists even within city boundaries.