Edge of the Sun (Lisbon Timezone)

Created with fluid acrylics, the painting blazes with a dynamic palette that evokes the edge of a sun-kissed horizon. Warm yellows and golds form a luminous foundation, suggesting the sun’s glow over Lisbon’s skyline, while vibrant reds, pinks, and oranges streak across, resembling the fiery hues of a setting sun. Subtle blues, purples, and greens weave through, hinting at the cooling twilight and the Tagus River’s reflection, with blacks and whites adding contrast and texture, enhancing the sense of depth and movement. The colors layer in bold, vertical strokes and textured blends, creating a rich, almost three-dimensional surface that invites viewers to feel the timeless beauty of Lisbon’s timezone.

Stylistically, “Edge of the Sun (Lisbon Timezone)” embodies abstract expressionism, with gestural, energetic movements that reflect Nestor Toro’s fascination with the interplay of light and place. Inspired by the chaotic beauty of a Lisbon sunset, the painting echoes the influence of Jackson Pollock’s action painting and Mark Rothko’s emotive layering, yet stands as a distinctly original vision. Its vertical forms evoke the rhythm of a sunlit landscape or the passage of time, inviting personal interpretation and a sense of serene vibrancy.

This 64 x 18 x 1.5-inch canvas, with its substantial depth, commands any room, transforming it into a gallery-worthy sanctuary of color and warmth. “Edge of the Sun (Lisbon Timezone)” is more than art—it’s a celebration of a city’s golden hour, a timeless treasure by Nestor Toro.