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Original pastel figurative composition on paper by Erik Sulander, Signed, Unframed. This mixed-media work presents a compelling synthesis of the …
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Original pastel figurative composition on paper by Erik Sulander, Signed, Unframed. This mixed-media work presents a compelling synthesis of the human form and botanical abstraction, invoking themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and symbiosis with nature. At its core is a delicately rendered reclining female figure in magenta tones, contoured with expressive linework that simultaneously defines and dissolves the body’s boundaries. The posture—curled inward, eyes closed—suggests sleep, introspection, or retreat, evoking classical motifs of the resting muse or the dreamer.
Surrounding the figure is a luminous and atmospheric ground, composed of softly blended pastels in peach, mint, lavender, and yellow hues. This chromatic environment functions not as a backdrop, but as a dreamlike field into which the figure is gently embedded. The surface texture—achieved through layering and possibly the addition of granular material—enriches the visual depth and tactile quality of the work, enhancing its ethereal tone.
Botanical forms, sketched in fine, almost calligraphic black lines, punctuate the composition. These stylized leaves and organic curves do not adhere to naturalistic depiction; rather, they function as symbolic and compositional elements, bridging the internal world of the figure with the outer realm of nature. Their interweaving with the figure suggests a porous boundary between body and environment, reinforcing a sense of harmony and interdependence.
The overall formal approach recalls both Surrealist automatism and Symbolist sensibilities, yet the palette and gesture are unmistakably contemporary. The figure’s integration with the abstracted flora and diffused light infuses the piece with a sense of spiritual quietude. It is a visual meditation on embodiment, femininity, and the delicate interconnectivity of human and natural worlds.
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- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Artist
- Erik Sulander
- Period
- 2020s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- New
- Materials
- Pastel
- Condition
- Mint Condition, No Imperfections
- Color
- Violet
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
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