1990s Coastal Drift, Oil on Paper, by Memarian

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Coastal Drift is a captivating oil on paper painting by Memarian, measuring 34" x 25". This abstract landscape masterfully blends … Read more Coastal Drift is a captivating oil on paper painting by Memarian, measuring 34" x 25". This abstract landscape masterfully blends cool blues and aquamarines, creating a sweeping sense of open space and fluid motion. The upper portion of the painting is dominated by expansive, ethereal blues, suggesting a vast sky or an immense body of water, with subtle shifts in tone and translucent layers. A warm, earthy orange-brown diagonal element cuts across the top left, introducing a contrasting warmth and dynamic tension. The lower section depicts a textured horizon line, possibly a beach or coastline, rendered with horizontal strokes of blues, browns, and whites, evoking the ebb and flow of waves. Two bird-like forms with delicate trails ascend from this lower band into the expansive blue, adding a subtle narrative element and a sense of grace. The painting is framed with a clean white mat that creates a crisp boundary and is housed in a dark, slightly distressed frame, providing a strong contemporary finish to this serene yet dynamic artwork. A signature is visible in the bottom left corner. See less