Emerald City
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Curatorial note
**THE WORK IS IN HAND AND IS READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING IN THE USA OR PICKUP ON MIAMI BEACH!** *APC ART is proud to present **Emerald City**, a breathtaking contemporary landscape by acclaimed Los Angeles painter **Seth Armstrong**. Published by **Unit Editions, London** in 2026, this exceptional edition beautifully encapsulates the artist's celebrated exploration of light, atmosphere and the endlessly shifting rhythms of suburban Los Angeles. Combining extraordinary technical refinement with profound emotional resonance, **Emerald City** stands as one of Armstrong's most captivating contemporary releases.* *Executed as an **archival pigment print in colors** on luxurious **Juniper Baryta 305gsm fine art paper** with beautifully cut edges, the work measures an impressive **70 × 70 cm (27.6 × 27.6 inches)**. Each example has been **hand signed and numbered by Seth Armstrong in graphite pencil** from the highly collectible edition of only **140**. Published by **Unit Editions, London** in 2026, the print faithfully captures every subtle nuance, luminous transition and painterly gesture found within Armstrong's original composition.* *At first glance, **Emerald City** appears almost cinematic. An elevated view across the rolling hills of Los Angeles unfolds beneath the evening sky as hundreds of glowing homes emerge from a sea of deep emerald foliage. Palm trees punctuate the landscape while warm pools of golden light spill from windows and illuminate quiet residential streets. Rich blues, vibrant greens and incandescent yellows combine to create a mesmerizing nocturnal palette that feels simultaneously intimate and monumental. The composition possesses an extraordinary sense of depth, inviting the viewer to wander through the countless neighborhoods and hidden moments that collectively form the living fabric of the city.* *Armstrong's distinctive style is rooted in a remarkable fusion of artistic traditions. His gestural realism reflects influences ranging from the Dutch Renaissance masters to the California plein air painters of the early twentieth century. After earning his BFA from the California College of the Arts, Armstrong continued his studies in Holland, where his immersion in classical oil painting profoundly shaped his understanding of atmosphere, color and the subtle behavior of light. These influences remain immediately evident throughout his work, allowing him to transform familiar suburban landscapes into poetic meditations on memory, place and time.* *Inspired by his immediate surroundings, Armstrong has become internationally recognized for documenting the vertiginous neighborhoods of his native Los Angeles with extraordinary sensitivity. Rather than depicting landmarks or grand vistas, he focuses on the quiet beauty of ordinary places—capturing fleeting moments when fading daylight, illuminated windows and dense vegetation combine to create scenes of remarkable tranquility. His paintings possess an almost dreamlike quality, balancing realism with emotional atmosphere in a manner that has earned him an enthusiastic international following among collectors of contemporary painting.* *Published by Unit Editions, one of the most respected publishers of contemporary editions in Europe, **Emerald City** represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Seth Armstrong's most compelling compositions in an edition of only **140**. As Armstrong's reputation continues its steady ascent, collectors have increasingly recognized the rarity and importance of his published editions, particularly those that so perfectly embody the luminous landscapes and sophisticated handling of light that have become synonymous with his practice.* *At APC ART, we believe **Emerald City** is a truly remarkable contemporary landscape—technically masterful, emotionally evocative and visually unforgettable. It is a work that rewards prolonged viewing, revealing new relationships of color, light and atmosphere each time it is experienced. Whether acquired as the centerpiece of an established contemporary collection or as a singular statement within a modern interior, **Emerald City** is an exceptional edition that beautifully demonstrates why Seth Armstrong is regarded as one of the most exciting contemporary painters working today.* *As with all works offered by APC ART, we are pleased to provide professional museum-quality archival framing consultations, installation guidance and comprehensive collection advisory services.* *Please feel free to browse our selection of over 1,100 works from more than 200 of the world's most influential contemporary artists.* *APC ART offers professional art advisory services backed by decades of experience within the international contemporary art market. From private acquisitions and museum-quality framing to complete collection management, we are proud to serve collectors throughout the United States and around the world.* *APC-ART.COM* *+1 (404) 457-4491* *— APC ART* Provenance Purchased direct from the publisher upon release. Included with the work will be a (redacted) copy of the original receipt from the publisher as well as a COA from APC ART, guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. Condition The work is new, in hand in the USA.
Specifications
- Artist
- Seth Armstrong
- Title
- Emerald City
- Edition
- Unique work
- Signature
- Unsigned
- Framing
- Unframed
- Presented by
- APC Gallery
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