Sunset on Mercury
24 × 24. Acrylic on board. Unframed
This painting is a vibrant, abstract expressionist work characterized by its chaotic, textured brushwork and a rich, multicoloured palette. The canvas is filled with a dense, almost frenetic composition of overlapping strokes, creating a sense of movement and emotional intensity that feels both turbulent and cohesive.
While the painting is abstract, it evokes a natural, elemental quality, with the swirling colours and textured brushwork suggesting a scene of natural forces in motion, such as a stormy sea, a volcanic eruption, or a chaotic forest fire. The lack of a clear focal point encourages the viewer’s eye to move across the canvas, following the rhythm of the brushstrokes and the interplay of colours.
This piece aligns with the abstract expressionist style seen in several of the previous paintings you shared, particularly in its emphasis on emotional intensity and the physical act of painting. It brings to mind the works of artists like Jackson Pollock or Willem de Kooning, who used textured, gestural brushwork to convey raw energy and emotion. The painting feels like a snapshot of a chaotic, elemental force, captured in a moment of intensity, with its vibrant colours and dynamic composition suggesting a powerful, transformative energy.
24 × 24. Acrylic on board. Unframed
This painting is a vibrant, abstract expressionist work characterized by its chaotic, textured brushwork and a rich, multicoloured palette. The canvas is filled with a dense, almost frenetic composition of overlapping strokes, creating a sense of movement and emotional intensity that feels both turbulent and cohesive.
While the painting is abstract, it evokes a natural, elemental quality, with the swirling colours and textured brushwork suggesting a scene of natural forces in motion, such as a stormy sea, a volcanic eruption, or a chaotic forest fire. The lack of a clear focal point encourages the viewer’s eye to move across the canvas, following the rhythm of the brushstrokes and the interplay of colours.
This piece aligns with the abstract expressionist style seen in several of the previous paintings you shared, particularly in its emphasis on emotional intensity and the physical act of painting. It brings to mind the works of artists like Jackson Pollock or Willem de Kooning, who used textured, gestural brushwork to convey raw energy and emotion. The painting feels like a snapshot of a chaotic, elemental force, captured in a moment of intensity, with its vibrant colours and dynamic composition suggesting a powerful, transformative energy.