Architecture and the urban environment are recurring themes in Jan Roth’s art. The most important objects in his paintings are houses, villas, interiors, office buildings and highways. Ross paints images of gray houses and somewhat dilapidated gas stations on highways in a way that invites the viewer to look at these everyday objects and situations anew. It has a high affinity with photographers whose subjects are modern urban landscapes. The picture looks like a still image. But Ross’ job is about more than just capturing a scene. In Jan Roth’s paintings, speed and stillness seem to blend effortlessly.
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