Notre-Dame de Nice at Night. 2024

This is the nighttime version of a fantastical and mysterious painting dedicated to a surreal interpretation of the Notre-Dame de Nice façade.
Under the veil of night, the cathedral comes alive in a new light — both literally and metaphorically.
Dynamic lighting in vivid orange and golden tones amplifies the sense of movement, turning the structure into a glowing spectacle.

The stained glass windows take on even greater significance here.
Light emanating from the saintly figures, encased in circular ornamental frames, transforms them into floating elements, as if they are spinning around the cathedral.
The central rose window shines like a star, illuminating the composition from within and adding depth.
The façade seems to breathe, filling the night with light and life — turning the church into a mystical portal between the earthly and the divine.

The painting’s color palette is rich in contrast.
Cool blue and turquoise tones of the night sky are interwoven with the warm gold and fiery hues of the illumination, creating the impression of an inner glow.
The dark, flowing lines of the façade emphasize its organic, fluid nature, making the structure feel alive and ever-shifting.

This canvas invites the viewer to see Nice’s architectural heritage in a new way — not just as a static form of beauty, but as a living, ever-changing presence filled with light, rhythm, and spiritual resonance.