Patsy McArthur, Liminal II, 2012, Oil on Canvas

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Liminal ii liminal ii is a contemporary figurative oil painting that continues patsy mcarthur’s exploration of transitional states and suspended … Read more Liminal ii liminal ii is a contemporary figurative oil painting that continues patsy mcarthur’s exploration of transitional states and suspended motion. Rendered in oil on canvas, the work presents a single suited figure poised against an expansive sky, evoking themes of ambition, vulnerability, and uncertainty. The formal attire subtly references professional life and financial districts, while the surrounding clouds dissolve any sense of fixed location. Mcarthur’s painterly technique emphasizes smooth blending and tonal control. Layers of oil paint are carefully built to achieve soft cloud formations and subtle gradations of light, while the figure remains more densely modeled, anchoring the composition. This contrast between atmospheric background and corporeal form enhances the illusion of spatial depth and heightens the sensation of weightlessness. The composition’s vertical thrust and open negative space contribute to a powerful sense of motion and anticipation. The muted yet luminous palette reinforces the painting’s meditative tone, allowing the work to function as both a figurative image and an abstract study of space and light. Together with liminal i, this painting forms a conceptual pair focused on psychological thresholds and professional identity under pressure. Liminal ii exemplifies mcarthur’s contemporary figurative practice, blending narrative suggestion with formal sophistication.

medium: oil on canvas artwork size: 27.5 x 24 inches / 70 × 60 cm this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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