21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
FLOWN - Reflections of old and new.

Battersea Power Station, London. An Iconic grade 2 listed building that has recently undergone renovations to turn it into a shopping mall. The renovations have maintained most of the original external structure (including the 4 monstrous chimneys). They've kept many of the old factory's machinery and internal raw elements and combined it with modern clean lines and raw simplicity. The contrast of old and new is truly captivating for me. This image is of a section of the wing of a mirrored angel statue in the middle of the mall, reflecting the roof and the external buildings. As an abstract artist I delibertely seek out elements that encourage to shape-shift perception. Abstract art to me is about personal interpretation. How each individual resonates with a piece, whether it’s conjuring a memory or highlighting an emotion. For me to describe any piece of my art would be to alter your ability to do so - hence this description essentially being an invitation. An invitation for you to experience and enjoy how you feel about the art. Whatever your answer is, you’re right.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: London., United Kingdom
Copyright: © Vanessa Vastag