Original mixed media abstract collage oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Color + Line". 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 canvas and Arches oil paper collaged, glued on canvas with PH balance glue. Signed on front and back. Framed is a vanished gallery frame solid wood. Shipping included in the U.S.
The composition is characterized by an impasto technique where thick layers of paint are applied to the canvas, creating a richly textured surface. Dominant in the painting is a large, bold sweep of blue paint that creates a diagonal shape in the upper right quadrant. This blue element stands out against a predominantly white and pale background interspersed with subtle hints of yellow, pink, and small speckles of orange and red.
Various lines and marks traverse the canvas, contributing to a sense of dynamism and movement. The strokes range from delicate and fine to broad and sweeping, which adds depth and complexity to the piece. Despite the absence of identifiable figures or objects, the layers of colors and textures invite contemplation and evoke different emotional responses from viewers. The painting is contemporary with an expressive quality that may suggest different interpretations based on individual perspectives.
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."
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