Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Frates, Florida, Blue Yellow Red

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Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Frates, Florida, Blue Yellow Red

A striking large-scale abstract painting by Florida-based artist John … Read more Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by John Frates, Florida, Blue Yellow Red

A striking large-scale abstract painting by Florida-based artist John Frates, executed in a bold and expressive palette of saturated yellow, sky blue, cream, and deep iron red.

This work exemplifies Frates’ gestural, action-driven approach to abstraction, where layered paint application, scraping, and spontaneous mark-making create a dynamic interplay between structure and spontaneity. Vertical passages of color anchor the composition, while drips, washes, and textured surfaces introduce movement and depth—recalling the postwar Abstract Expressionist tradition.

The composition carries a strong architectural rhythm, with stacked and fragmented forms that suggest urban silhouettes or totemic structures, balanced by areas of open field and negative space. The contrast between the warm ochres and reds against the cooler blues creates a visually compelling tension, making the piece particularly effective in contemporary and modern interiors.

Executed in acrylic on canvas, the painting is unsigned on the front, with the artist’s name indicated on the reverse.

A bold and versatile statement work, well-suited for residential or designer-led spaces seeking color, scale, and expressive impact.

Dimensions:
35 in. W × 42 in. H × 1 in. D

Works by John Frates reflect the broader lineage of American postwar abstraction, with affinities to the gestural language of artists such as Norman Bluhm and the Florida abstraction movement. See less