Experience New York Hyper-Real Art of Alexander Chen
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Celebrating the holidays in New York is an experience unlike any other. Not everyone can make the journey to the Big Apple for the winter, but artist Alexander Chen offers a different way to experience the metropolis.
The famous city left a lasting impact on Chen. Before he was 40 years old, Chen had never seen snow. The first time he experienced snow was in New York City in the early â90s.
âAfter that, I always came back to New York City and went to Central Park, and I like the feeling of winter, I like the snow, I like the white, I like that kind of thing,â Chen says.
Throughout his career, Chen has used his hyper-realistic style to document the sights and colors he experienced in New York City, transporting viewers to various locations through intricate details and beautiful colors.
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Central Park Winter
âCentral Park Winter â Afternoon Skating,â Alexander Chen
Established in 1857, Central Park is a National Historic Landmark that spans 843 acres and receives an estimated 37.5 million visitors annually. In this work, Chen shows the beauty of a New York winter as snow lazily falls at the Gapstow Bridge.
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Central Park Skyline
âCentral Park Skyline,â Alexander Chen
Chenâs hyper-realism shines in this work depicting New Yorkâs skyline from a clearing in Central Park. His inclusion of a couple of dog walkers braving the cold help demonstrate the immensity of the park and the urban sprawl surrounding it.
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Central Park South and Center Drive
âCentral Park South and Center Drive,â Alexander Chen
The shining lights of the New York buildings are contrasted by the whiteness of the snow-covered trees in this view of Central Parkâs south end. A statue, most likely a Simon Bolivar monument, stands at the center of the work while people walk about or enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides.
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Washington Square Park
âWashington Square Park,â Alexander Chen
Washington Square Park is a 9.75-acre park located in Lower Manhattan in Greenwich Village. Chenâs wintery rendition of the park is dominated by the Washington Square Arch, but also features fun inclusions like Santa Claus and his sled pulled by dogs and a large Christmas tree.
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St. Patrickâs
âSt. Patrickâs,â Alexander Chen
This beautiful church is the Cathedral of St. Patrick, and is a fine example of Neo-Gothic architecture. The church, located in Manhattan, is a notable landmark in New York, and Chen only enhances its beauty with this wintertime artwork.
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Chrysler Building
âChrysler Building,â Alexander Chen
The Chrysler Building, located on the east side of Midtown, is a famous Art Deco-style skyscraper and an iconic part of New Yorkâs skyline. Chen faithfully captures the Manhattan buildingâs architecture while simultaneously portraying another famous landmark:Â Grand Central Station.
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Times Square South
âTimes Square South,â Alexander Chen
Times Square is located in Midtown Manhattan at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. Chen says he takes great care when depicting the bustling, ad-laden intersection.
âI need to make sure how [many] windows are in the building and I need to make sure about the spelling in the advertising signs,â Chen says. âI always want to make everything perfect.â
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Times Square Panorama
âTimes Square Panorama,â Alexander Chen
Times Square is known as the Crossroads of the World, and is the site for the annual New Yearâs Eve ball drop. Says Chen of the famous intersection: âI like Times Square. I always paint a busy painting, a lot of people, a lot of cars. That is from my hometown and from New York City.â
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