Mixed Media Textured Arborescent Abstract on Canvas

This is a 16x20 inch contemporary mixed media painting on a gallery-wrapped canvas, featuring an abstract representation of a tree. The composition utilizes a stark, moody palette of monochromatic greys, blacks, and whites for the background and ground, contrasted sharply by the vibrant gold and copper tones of the foliage. The background is divided horizontally, suggesting a dark landscape or seascape under a clouded sky, executed with broad acrylic brushstrokes. The central tree silhouette is painted in solid black with visible vertical texturing to simulate bark. The most distinctive feature is the heavy impasto application of materials within the canopy and at the base of the trunk. These clusters incorporate acrylic paint, metallic gold flakes, and crushed or broken glass shards to create a high-relief, shimmering texture that catches the light. The craftsmanship reflects a modern, experimental style, likely produced within the early 21st century. The condition appears excellent with well-adhered mixed media elements and no visible cracking or fading, though the nature of the protruding glass requires careful handling. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the face of the work.