‘Shock Land’ by local artist Nicholas Portanova
Copyright 2026
Acrylic and varnish on watercolor paper. Matted and framed.
Artist Statement
“Shock Land” depicts both nature and architecture. It is the constant struggle between human existence and the existence of nature. The natural form in the piece is the foreground which contains the coastline and water. The middle ground is formal architectural buildings representing the impact of the modern age on the environment.
Dimensions:
15.25” W x 1.5” D x 12.25” H
‘Shock Land’ by local artist Nicholas Portanova
Copyright 2026
Acrylic and varnish on watercolor paper. Matted and framed.
Artist Statement
“Shock Land” depicts both nature and architecture. It is the constant struggle between human existence and the existence of nature. The natural form in the piece is the foreground which contains the coastline and water. The middle ground is formal architectural buildings representing the impact of the modern age on the environment.
Dimensions:
15.25” W x 1.5” D x 12.25” H
