Sodom, 2022

This is an original abstract painting titled 'Sodom,' dated 2022. The work is executed in acrylic and acrylic gouache on a flat support, likely canvas or a heavy paper board, featuring a landscape-oriented rectangular composition. The piece is characterized by its heavy impasto and gestural application of paint via palette knives or scraped tools, creating a highly textured surface. The color palette is dominated by deep crimson reds and navy blues in the background, which are layered in horizontal bands. Overlaid on this backdrop are prominent, thick slabs of opaque white and light grey paint. These white elements are arranged in a skeletal grid-like pattern, with a central vertical spine intersected by horizontal strokes. The application shows significant 'chatoyancy' through the layering of colors, where underlying reds bleed into the white highlights. There are no visible signs of damage, fading, or cracking, suggesting the piece is in excellent contemporary condition. The craftsmanship reflects an expressionistic style with a focus on tactile surface qualities and the interplay between light and dark values. No artist signature is visible on the face of the work in this view, which is common for contemporary abstract pieces where identification often resides on the verso.

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