Artist: Kris Hardy
Title: Westminster at night II
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Edition: Original, One of a kind
Artwork Dimensions: 122cm x 71cm (48" x 28")
Frame Dimensions: 130cm x 79cm (51" x 31")
Condition: Image: Good. Frame: Good
Gallery Price: £2150
About the artwork
Kris Hardy’s Westminster at Night II offers a dramatic, contemporary vision of the Palace of Westminster illuminated against a deep night sky. Executed in oil on canvas, the work showcases Hardy’s characteristic blend of architectural precision and expressive mark‑making, with bold strokes of blue, gold, and white capturing the shifting interplay of light across the Thames. Big Ben rises with quiet authority at the heart of the composition, while the rippling reflections below introduce movement and atmosphere, lending the scene both grandeur and intimacy. The result is a striking modern cityscape that evokes the energy, mood, and enduring symbolism of London at night.
About the Artist
Kris Hardy (b. 1978) is a contemporary British painter celebrated for his atmospheric interpretations of urban architecture and the shifting character of modern city life. Growing up in Nottingham, Hardy developed an early fascination with the dialogue between historic landmarks and the evolving fabric of the built environment — a theme that continues to underpin his practice. Working primarily in oil on canvas, he combines expressive brushwork with a refined sense of structure, allowing familiar skylines to emerge through layers of texture, light, and tonal contrast. His cityscapes often balance precision with abstraction, capturing not only the physical presence of buildings but the emotional resonance of the spaces they inhabit. Hardy’s work has been exhibited through leading UK galleries, and his distinctive style — at once bold, atmospheric, and quietly poetic — has earned him a strong following among collectors drawn to contemporary interpretations of iconic urban scenes.
