Chromolife 4 (2023) Original Mixed-media Painting by Mauro Carac

The oil painting on a 50x50-centimeter canvas, with paper, creates a surreal, magnetic atmosphere. At first glance, the striking presence of intertwining horizontal lines forms a subtly impactful perspective. These lines resemble ancient memory grooves, evoking a suggestive landscape reminiscent of old walls and abandoned house facades.

The color palette here is potent: rich, deep tones intertwine, shifting from reddish-brown to slate gray, ochre yellow to mossy green. These colors aren't just pigments; they convey emotions, unearthing buried memories and dream-like atmospheres.

Amidst the darker tones, hints of brighter colors peek through, almost as if life timidly infiltrates the ruins, bringing along a sense of hope and renewal.

While the painting's abstract composition may seem chaotic initially, it actually reveals a harmonious, balanced structure where each brushstroke and line contribute to a visual poetry.

This artwork blends the power of color with poetic suggestions, transporting observers into a timeless realm, filled with ancestral echoes and a melancholic yet captivatingly mysterious atmosphere. It's an artwork that beckons reflection, stimulating imagination and the deepest human emotions.

Materials used:

oil and paper

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative