LC & NL series

This ongoing series of paintings delves into the evocative traditions of landscape art, drawing inspiration from the spiritual and philosophical depth of German Romanticism, particularly the works of Caspar David Friedrich. Friedrich’s landscapes, designed for contemplation, offer profound reflections on beauty, solitude, and transcendence. Similarly, Renata’s paintings serve as meditative offerings—exercises in finding beauty in unexpected, often overlooked scenes: an urban garden enclosed by metal bars, a towering tree presiding over a neglected lot, or a decaying modernist house that hints at its once-prosperous past.

These are landscapes of fragmented memory, evoking both a sense of intimacy and dislocation. Recent works in the series employ oval and irregular formats to reinforce the transient and unreliable nature of memory. These unconventional shapes also give a tangible form to the ephemeral, echoing the digital origins of many pieces, which are inspired by screenshots taken from social media.

The urban landscapes appear as static narratives, devoid of human presence, yet charged with emotion and significance. In some works, isolated elements from domestic or urban environments—such as silhouetted houseplants rendered in stark white—become symbolic anchors within the compositions. The scale of the paintings varies widely, from large, immersive installations to intimate, smaller works, inviting the viewer to engage with the tension between the monumental and the personal.

Renata’s series invites a reconsideration of landscape, memory, and the beauty found in overlooked corners of urban life.