Everyday the Same

Oil painting by William Halle titles Everyday is the same. 1993.

This painting captures the monotony and routine of daily life in an urban setting. The painting features a scene that depicts individuals engaged in repetitive, everyday activities, walking, cycling or driving to the other side of the city by crossing a river. The river and the tollhouse are presented as imposing and dark structures and a landscape of buildings can be seen in the opposite bank. The line of cars also enforces the oppressive sensation.The composition and use of colour emphasize the uniformity and predictability of these routines.