Many Impressionists such asMonetandRenoirexplored the subtleties of human body language in their portrayals of mirthful social gatherings.
Contemporary artistNick Almcontinues the tradition in his recent series of paintings that observe ambivalent figures mingling in modern tweaks.
The Swedish artist often draws from live models to create a familiar atmosphere.
Sometimes his wistful figures engage with one another, while in other cases they appear listless in their surroundings.
It should always be a subjective interpretation of realitya more or less subtle deviation from realism.
Alms keen understanding of human body language and latent emotion shines through each canvas, making them universally relatable.