Originals in this selection, Expressive and gestural, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Formats from 60 x 60 to 145 x 190 cm.
Trace of the act
Gestural painting shows the movement of painting itself: the arm swings, paint splatters, the brush leaves a trail. Expressive and gestural paintings for sale in the 1,000 to 2,000 euro range suit anyone who wants energy on the wall.
In gestural painting, the picture is the record of a movement. Wide brush sweeps, drips, scratches, and overlapping layers show how fast and with how much force the work was done. The motif recedes behind the doing. Color choice and rhythm also tell of the mood in which the picture arose.
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Room for force
Such pictures work best at large scale. A free wall, a calm floor, and little competition in the field of view let the gestures run. A frame is rarely needed; a painted edge or a slim shadow gap keeps the picture open so the movement does not stop at the border.
Material has a say
Whether acrylic on canvas with clear traces, oil on canvas with soft veils, or charcoal and oil pastels as a drawing element, the material shapes the gesture. Ask about depth, hanging, and fixing of loose pigments.