Large 1990s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Action Painting on Canvas - 3' X 4'

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A commanding, large-scale abstract expressionist mixed media work on canvas, sourced from a historic Atlanta estate/studio collection in 1995.

Measuring … Read more A commanding, large-scale abstract expressionist mixed media work on canvas, sourced from a historic Atlanta estate/studio collection in 1995.

Measuring an impressive 36" x 50", this unnamed piece captures the raw, tactile energy of the late-20th-century Southern urban art scene. Utilizing a visceral, earth-toned palette of oxidized iron, deep crimson, burnt umber, and charcoal, the artist has built up a highly textured, topographical surface.The work features heavy impasto, gesso buildup, and deliberate sgraffito (scratching) into the wet paint, revealing a complex underlayer of white and pale blush.

The composition balances a dense, architectural weight at the bottom with skeletal, vertical "scaffold-like" strokes reaching upward, offering a striking balance of structure and decay.Unsigned on the face to keep the visual field uninterrupted, this piece is presented on its original pre-made wooden stretcher bars. It is a spectacular, moody statement piece that effortlessly anchors an industrial loft, a mid-century modern interior, or a contemporary collector's space.

Dimensions: 36ʺW × 1.5ʺD ×50ʺH (Large)
Period: 1990s
Styles: Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Postmodern
Materials: Canvas, Acrylic, Gesso, Mixed Media

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with intentionally raw, textured surface details. Wear is consistent with age and artistic intent. See less