"Winter, Jersey Shore"
Original 24x30" oil on canvas, 2024
By Marco Alex
 
"Winter, Jersey Shore" is based on a real, quietly powerful moment witnessed by Marco Alex during a solitary winter walk along a New Jersey beach in the early 2000s. The beach — typically filled with laughter, sunbathers, and crashing waves during summer — was now cold, empty, and enveloped in a subdued, gray-blue palette. For the artist, winter beaches have long been places of introspection, stripped of distraction and filled with an almost sacred stillness. As Marco stood watching the horizon, gathering his thoughts, he noticed a striking woman in the distance. She stood alone at the edge of the water, her back to him, cloaked in a vivid cadmium red coat. The red sharply contrasted with the desaturated winter seascape, as if her presence were resisting the overwhelming quiet of the scene. She appeared completely unaware of anyone around her — lost in her own thoughts, frozen in the moment. It wasn’t just the colors that caught his eye, but her posture: motionless, heavy with emotion. There was no doubt she was deep in reflection, perhaps grief. Marco immediately sensed that she was mourning the end of something meaningful — a relationship, a love she had thought would last. After several minutes, the woman slowly turned to leave. As she pivoted, her eyes met his. For a brief, electric second, they locked gazes — not in recognition, but in mutual understanding. She seemed startled, quickly wiped tears from her face, and walked away without a word. The moment passed, but its emotional imprint stayed with the artist for over two decades. In "Winter, Jersey Shore" Marco Alex recreates not only the physical scene, but the emotional landscape — a portrait of heartbreak, solitude, and that fragile thread that sometimes connects two strangers at the right (or wrong) time. The woman's crimson coat becomes a beacon of unresolved emotion in a world that has gone cold. This painting is both witness and elegy — a true story frozen in oil and canvas, reflecting the universal ache of loss and the strange comfort of being seen, even if just for a moment.
 
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints – Edition of 100
Based on the original 24x30" oil on canvas painting by Marco Alex, this artwork is available as part of a strictly limited edition of 100 giclée prints, produced with museum-quality materials and archival inks for exceptional color and longevity. Collectors can choose from two premium paper options or a gloss canvas finish.
Print Options
1. Fine Art Paper – Matte or Gloss
Matte: Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a 100% cotton archival paper known for its smooth texture and soft, elegant finish.
Gloss: Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta, which delivers deep blacks, vibrant colors, and a slight sheen that enhances the image's depth.
Both paper options include a white border and are hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.
Each paper print is mounted on an acid-free backing board for support, making it ready for framing or protected storage.
2. Gloss Canvas
Printed on high-quality gloss canvas that captures the texture and richness of the original oil painting.
Signed and numbered directly on the canvas (no white border).
Mounted on board for structural support and ready for custom framing or stretching.
Each print includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is part of a one-time edition of 100. Once the edition is sold out, no further prints will be made.