Association Organization
PAPAT 10th Anniversary International Pastelist Special Exhibition
Introduction
"Waiting" captures a street moment on a rainy evening, with two figures holding umbrellas standing by the sidewalk, set against a hazy background interwoven with lights and the city skyline. The rain turns the road into a mirror, softening the light and reflecting dreamlike colors.
This painting not only expresses the atmosphere of the weather and the city but also symbolizes a psychological state. Waiting can represent waiting for a person, waiting for some change, or simply a pause in sync with the rhythm of daily life. McDermott employs a soft layered pastel technique to depict a serene, slightly melancholic poetic everyday life.