Copper Glow - In private collection

Textured painting on canvas.

150 × 120 cm | 60 x 48 in

Copper leaf, real rust and oxidation on museum-quality textured canvas.

Copper Glow is a textured abstract work where raw materiality and refined luminosity coexist in deliberate tension. Real rusted steel forms the foundation of the surface, bearing the authentic marks of oxidation and time, while copper leaf introduces a luminous counterpoint of warmth and elegance. Subtle turquoise tones emerge through a controlled oxidation process, adding chromatic depth and a sense of quiet movement.

The textured surface captures and refracts light, allowing the copper leaf to reveal shifting highlights and shadowed nuances throughout the day. Each variation of illumination transforms the work, creating an ever-changing visual experience that feels alive and tactile.

Rust is created and permanently fixed through a specialized technique. Due to the organic and uncontrollable nature of oxidation, no two surfaces can ever be identical. Variations in tone, density, and pattern are intrinsic to the process and are embraced as a defining value of the artwork, ensuring that each piece is truly one of a kind and unrepeatable.