Descendants of Giants
- 69 × 69 in | 175.3 × 175.3 cm
- Oil on canvas
- 20% to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
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- Available for shipping and/or pickup after the exhibit closes on June 30.
A chaotic yet structured texture resembling a dense, dripping accumulation of paint. The composition leverages the contrast between the stark black background and the aggressively applied white paint, which gives the impression of a frenetic energy frozen in time.
A dynamic interplay of texture and form. The canvas is dominated by a vigorous deployment of white oil paint over a somber black background, which might suggest a metaphorical “giant” in visual form, or perhaps an abstract interpretation of a primeval, tumultuous landscape.
The technique used involves thick, textured layers of paint that appear almost tactile, creating an organic, topographical depth. This visual depth is intensified by the sporadic splatters and drips, evoking a sense of movement and spontaneity.
“…raw, elemental force.”
“splattered paint and the disciplined structure.”
“…a primal energy that is both ancient and supremely modern.”
Descendants of Giants by Michael Brunswick