Diluvian Gotham

Title: Diluvian Gotham

Artist: Erick Lester Brown  

Description: Diluvian Gotham depicts a surreal vision of flooded apocalyptic New York City. Capturing skyscrapers submerged, with a setting sun. Evoking a sense of impending doom and environmental collapse. Juxtaposing the human condition and the power of nature.

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions: 36 x 36 inches

Date of the Piece: 2006

Authorship: The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, Erick Lester Brown.

Markings: The top left corner of the canvas is signed "Erick" in gray oil paint.

Condition of the Art Work: The paining is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear. No significant restorations have been made.

Provenance: Originally owned by the artist, and remained apart of the artist collection until now.

Edition: This is a unique, one-of-a-kind original work. No reproductions or editions have been made. 

Historical/Cultural Relevance: Created in the early 2000s, Diluvian Gotham reflects societal concerns about environmental degradation, and urban vulnerability. The imagery of a drowning New York City was particularly resonant in a post-9/11 era, with rising anxieties about disaster preparedness in metropolitan areas. Brown's work adds to the discourse on nature’s unstoppable force against humanity.

Exhibition History:

2006: "Nature" at the Museum of Contemporary Art - District of Columbia (MOCA-DC)

Publication History:

Featured in Janus Post shop page, published in September 2024.                                          Featured in SatrnNews.com article, "Anthropogenic Force, Civilization and Nature," published 2019.

Style and Trends:
The painting draws on elements of abstract, environmental realism, and urban decay, representing trends in early 21st-century art that grapple with ecological themes and urban vulnerability.