“Industrial Night,” a work by Norman Lewis from 1952, epitomizes the Abstract Expressionism movement through its abstract genre and utilization of oil as the medium. The dimensions of the artwork measure 101 by 132 cm. With its deep undertones and evocative composition, “Industrial Night” captures a visceral interpretation of an urban landscape cloaked in darkness, punctuated by luminous, blurred streaks of light akin to industrial motifs. The dark, almost foreboding background serves as a canvas for streaks and smudges of brighter hues, predominantly orange and green, suggestive of artificial illumination piercing through the nocturnal gloom. The interplay of shadows and light evokes a sense of movement and industrial activity, immersing viewers in a dynamic, albeit haunting, nocturnal environment.
