Composition with black, white, red and human (2018)Pastel drawing by Dan Laurentiu Arcus

Pastel and charcoal on paper,
85/75 cm
33/29 in
The layers of charcoal and pastel are fixed with a specific spray vernis.
The artwork is covered in silk paper and bubble wrap and shipped rolled in a cardboard box.

The limited edition prints are signed and numbered on the back and they come with a certificate of authenticity. They are giclée prints on Hahnemühle paper. There are two sizes : 50 x 40 cm(edition of 10) and 70 x 60 cm(edition of 10).


Dan's works usually depict an alternative perception of the reality that is possible by letting go of the standardised perception of the surroundings.
Once time, space, social and cultural standards become other than boundaries the possibilities are limitless and the creative thought can release us into a freedom which we didn't have the courage to hope for.
He applies the same concept to his process trying to use the result of accidental drops or free gesture finger or brush intervention as a will of a predefined chaos that is used as a pretext for new layers and details of the composition.
The images he uses for reference are collages of various out of context picture cuts found in archives, social media or even screen prints from cinema or television productions. He also makes his own pictures using different subjects placed in unusual situations and invited to improvise their behavior and gestures while interacting with objects or other subjects around them.

Materials used:

pastel and charcoal on paper

Details:

• Pastel drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 85 x 75 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 85 x 75cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits

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