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Black River
Black River - In private collection
Textured painting on canvas.
120 × 120 cm | 48 x 48 in
High quality acrylic color on canvas, silver leaf or gold leaf on museum-quality textured canvas.
River is a sculptural abstract work that places material presence and light at the heart of its visual language. Anchored in a deep black textured field, a sinuous “river” of precious metal leaf — available in either gold or silver — emerges like a luminous current across the surface. The metal’s radiance gently asserts itself without overwhelm, creating a compelling contrast against the rich, tactile black ground.
The layered structure paste and textured reliefs imbue the canvas with a sense of depth and movement, inviting the viewer into an immersive sensory experience. As light plays across the surface, nuanced shadows and reflections shift with perspective, activating the work in a manner both subtle and profound. The result is a composition that feels at once elemental and sophisticated, merging minimalist discipline with material poetry.
Ideal for interiors that value contemplative presence and refined materiality, River stands as a sculptural focal point — a quiet yet powerful expression of contrast, rhythm, and luminous tension.
River generates a dynamic interplay of light, shadow, and metallic reflection. The black textured surface anchors the composition, while the gold or silver “river” introduces visual tension and rhythmic presence. Whether integrated into contemporary, minimalist, or industrial settings, this work enhances its environment with quiet authority, material depth, and an evocative sense of motion.
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