Contemporary Abstract Realism~Again, I turn to Fractals, like patterns within patterns, where as the echoe creates & defines the whole of the big picture. Chaos, is the unlike variable within all scenarios, that are inevitable, if not invited. Here I’ve created a composition using representational images, landscape, buidings, and figures, breaking them down to their essential elements to create a more abstract expressionist composition. A bit of grafitti, drawing and words have been layered within, to provide both context and a more contemporary image. Where by, each viewing, can be a new discovery for the viewer.
This is a commissioned piece, entitled, 'Gold On the Green' at 74.5" x 50.5" and has been delivered and hung in its new home. It was a challenging piece, based on the St. Andrews Golf Course, Scotland. If you look closely, you'll find the City of St Andrews, the old clubhouse, a monolith, the Swilcan Bridge, 2 golfers, a map of the the old, new and adjacent courses and numerous golf terms , written in throughout. This piece took months of building up, and tearing down, to create a contemporary, yet desired balance between representational and abstract qualities. It now hangs in the collectors game room, which has an ample play area and a mini-golf course, taboot.
It's a mixed media piece, where the the splash of 18k gold leaf, has become my trademark signature of sorts, in these type artworks. I began by layering acrylic paint, including both interference & irridescents, in my drip & splash manner. Then began adding oil, blocking in shapes & color. Glazing over to knock down, having to many literal representational figures, leaving just a suggestion. Then added oil pastel for enhanced contrast and line. Ebony pencil is used to add more line, symbols, maps, words and text within the layers. Finally 18k gold paint is used for enhanced line, 18k gold leaf is applied, then a final glaze, in this case, for added cohesion.
Al always your comments & quetions are welcome.
~Richard Sperry
‘Gold On The Green’ 74.5”x50.5” framed mixed media on canvas SOLD, (in private collection)
GOLD ON THE GREEN 72”x48” mixed media on canvas
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Framed. in it’s new home.