1571, 2025
Painting : oil, aerosol paint · 122 x 122 x 4 cm 48 x 48 x 1.6 inch · Ready to hang
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
Authenticity
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
oil , aerosol paint on canvas
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
122 x 122 x 4 cm 48 x 48 x 1.6 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This artwork exhibits a striking blend of classical portraiture and modern street art. Dominating the canvas, a meticulously detailed pair of eyes, painted with a realistic finesse, peeks through layers of urban graffiti. The classical gaze is juxtaposed against bold, overlapping graffiti tags in bright blues and whites, adding a rebellious energy to the composition. Rich textures are evident in the drips and splatters, creating a dynamic contrast between the serene, expressive eyes and the chaotic spray-painted elements. This fusion challenges the viewer to reassess the boundaries between traditional and contemporary art forms, offering a narrative that is both reflective and provocative. The deliberate interplay of light and shadow further enhances the captivating depth of the piece, drawing the observer into its layered complexity. The work stands as a testament to the innovative spirit of modern mixed-media creations.
Presentation
Carl White was born in Liverpool, England in 1969.He Studied at the Alberta College of Art & Design from 1989-1992 in Calgary, Alberta. His paintings and drawings have been featured in many solo and group exhibitions across Canada since 1992 and reside in numerous private collections nationally and internationally. White currently lives and works in Calgary, Alberta where he divides his time between teaching and studio work.
Artist Statement
In the way that a poet would seek to understand language with the goal of approaching the sublime, I have tried to understand painting with similar purpose. The ability to move beyond the literal towards a truth. The tools of a painter are akin to that of a poet, words and their placement, language and its rhythm. I am painting poems, images that dance between realism and abstraction, text and flesh, with the hope that the viewer experiences rather than views.
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