THis painting emerged in the course of applying and covering countless layers of paint and drawing. The various stages of painting, painting over, crossing-out, scribbling blurring, blotching, writing and inscribing were purposely obscured, by superimposing the separate working steps in a way that rendered them virtually impossible to reconstruct while leaving some earlier traces still visible. These sediments of formal and substantial strata, traces of painting, drawing and writing are deposited in layers. These traces of meaning give rise to associations with archeological relics, as if they are excavated layer by layer by the viewer, prompting a reverse-engineered investigation of gesture.
 
Copy and paste the link below to read more about the exhibition 'Gestural Dialogues Between Past and Present':
https://www.cristinebalarineart.com/post/announcing-my-solo-show-gestural-dialogues-between-past-and-present-in-salina-island-sicily
 
About this painting:
Original, one-of-a-kind abstract painting by Cristine Balarine
- Size: 275x190cm 
- Medium: Acrylics, calligraphy inks, pastels, pencils, oil sticks, charcoal and graphite on raw canvas
- Ready to hang: no, ships rolled and needs to be restretched by your local framer*
- Signature: front and verso, also signed certificate
- Year: 2024
- Finish: silky varnish with UV protection
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- Delivery time: 3 – 10 working days (depending on size, customs formalities etc.)
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