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My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed.

 

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled ""ARTifact #001". Measures 48" x 36" x 1.5. Framed size is 48.75 x 36.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax on Arches oil paper glued on wood panel with PH balance glue. Side of wood cradle (solid wood) is varished natural. Signed on front and back. Framed is a vanished gallery frame solid wood.

 

"ARTifact #1"  is a vibrant abstract painting characterized by a dynamic composition of forms and colors. It features an extensive array of marks and gestures which suggest an improvisational or expressionist approach.

 

The color palette is quite rich, utilizing pastel hues of pink, yellow, and blue, as well as bold touches of orange and red. The use of light and dark contrasts adds depth to the piece. Black and darker tones are interspersed throughout, and there are drips and splatters contributing to the sense of movement and energy.

 

Lines and shapes are layered over subtle rectangular forms, indicative of an underlying grid-like structure that contrasts with the free-form nature of other elements. Some areas exhibit heavy paint application, while others are more washed out, creating an interplay between opacity and transparency.

 

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"ARTifact #001"

SKU: SM22080
$4,000.00Price

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