Here Comes The Sun: Hopper-style oil paintings that make us appreciate the summer sun

Oleg Batrakov’s paintings invite us to appreciate the French summer, the typical "joie de vivre". The gallery states: "We are touched by his exquisite, textured technique; a depictive and enjoyable view of Paris under the sun. Objects and characters are placed as subjects, surrendered to the variety of the days light; from the ethereal afternoon light to the relentless midday sun."

Meanwhile, Joan Longas’s view of the USA takes us on a journey. He captures the subtle afternoon sky, tinged with orange; evoking the warmth and chilled ambience of California. His style is cinematographic: "We are immersed in a world of realism, somewhat staged, with Hollywoodian décor reminiscent of the work of photographers Gregory Crewdson and Alex Prager," says Galerie Artima.

"Both artists reveal a restful and nostalgic ambience along with an incredible understanding of light. Their scenes of life are Hopper-based inspirations of contemplation and narration where the characters are frozen in a moment. We are welcomed and at ease, gladly identifying ourselves with the reading character in the Jardin de Tuileries sunshine, or the couple returning from a day of surfing at a Californian beach. Dream-like."