
Daniel Maltzman American, b. 1963
Urban Chromatics, 2025
Mixed media
48 x 60"
202509-5827
'Urban Chromatics' is a masterclass in motion and mood. Daniel Maltzman renders his subject in sweeping grayscale, the figure’s windswept hair and blurred contours creating the sensation of a fleeting...
"Urban Chromatics" is a masterclass in motion and mood. Daniel Maltzman renders his subject in sweeping grayscale, the figure’s windswept hair and blurred contours creating the sensation of a fleeting moment caught between stillness and speed. The viewer is invited to linger on the tension between clarity and distortion — every detail is present, yet softened by the haze, suggesting both vulnerability and strength.
Maltzman’s mixed-media process builds layer upon layer, allowing light to catch on the surface and infuse the piece with subtle depth. This approach has become a signature of his ongoing legacy, blending realism and abstraction to tell contemporary stories through paint. Collectors often connect personally with works like "Urban Chromatics", finding their own narratives reflected in its motion and mystery. This piece offers a striking, cinematic presence — a portrait that feels alive and continues to reveal itself over time.
Maltzman’s mixed-media process builds layer upon layer, allowing light to catch on the surface and infuse the piece with subtle depth. This approach has become a signature of his ongoing legacy, blending realism and abstraction to tell contemporary stories through paint. Collectors often connect personally with works like "Urban Chromatics", finding their own narratives reflected in its motion and mystery. This piece offers a striking, cinematic presence — a portrait that feels alive and continues to reveal itself over time.