Energia Carioca

Energia Carioca
Oil on canvas · Palette knife

Energia Carioca celebrates the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro's beaches. Inspired by the city's iconic shoreline, the painting captures the rhythm of a summer day filled with surfers, swimmers, volleyball players and beachgoers enjoying the simple pleasure of life by the sea.

Created with expressive palette-knife strokes, the work emphasizes movement, light and energy. The vivid blues of the Atlantic contrast with the warm golden sand, while the multitude of figures reflects the collective vitality that defines Brazilian beach culture.

More than a depiction of a place, Energia Carioca is an invitation to experience optimism, freedom and joy—the values that lie at the heart of Christine Drummond's artistic vision.