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Two Branches of One Tree

Michael Brunswick
  • 19 × 13 in | 48.3 × 33 cm

  • Oil on canvas

  • $1,800.00

  • 20% to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
  • Prices listed do not include shipping and tax.
  • Available for shipping and/or pickup after the exhibit closes on June 30.
An intense interplay of dark and vibrant colors, embodying themes of connection and division. The artwork’s striking contrast and fluid, organic patterns create a sense of dynamic movement.

The canvas is dominated by deep blue and black shades, interspersed with vibrant blue accents that create a dramatic visual effect. The central feature resembles a fissure or a split, suggesting the title’s metaphorical ‘two branches’ emerging from a single source.

The painting employs a technique that appears to involve layering and perhaps some form of chemical interaction to create textures that mimic natural forms, such as bark or the flow of water. This textural depth enhances the organic feel of the artwork, making the abstract forms seem almost tangible.

The juxtaposition of intense dark areas with bright blue highlights not only enhances the visual impact but also symbolizes the complex relationships within a single entity—akin to branches of a tree that are separate yet part of a whole.

“natural and synthetic motifs.”

“…captures the raw energy and chaos of an electrical storm.”

“…movement and energy.”

Two Branches of One Tree by Michael Brunswick