Ukraine – Windows and Spaces

Looking more at the spaces which have been affected by the conflict, I am able to represent the situation without needing people. The paintings of Edward Hopper came to mind which showed spaces in a very cold and melancholic manner, I wanted to do something similar but without any people, just using architectural space. I like the composition of this image and the play of light. It could be improved by straighter edges and better rendering of the glass.

This is a window covered by a sheet from what I think were military exercises. Here the space is limited and flattened but I think that the glow provokes an emotional response through its stillness.
This window is on a wall that has been damaged by shelling, the flat straight on view draws in attention. The marks however draw your attention outwards to what is happening outside the frame of the picture, leaving the viewer to ponder the surrounding situation.
This image probably needs more definition as it feels a bit fuzzy, but I think that the colours and composition work well. This room is probably relatable to most people as it is not far from rooms common to the western world, so a greater empathy can be created.This is another space in which someone is living and again modern conveniences bring this closer to home. My favourite part of the image is the way the light interacts with the material and creates shadows. I think I should have put more time into painting some of the individual objects as they aren’t all recognisable.