Currents of Memory (2026)Oil painting by Fintan Whelan

“Currents of Memory” explores the fluid nature of recollection through layered oil paint combined with raw silk powder and vibrant pigments. The materials are guided to flow organically, forming suspended patterns that echo the way memories surface, shift, and settle within our consciousness.
This large-scale abstract expressionist work explores the delicate tension between clarity and fading remembrance. Bursts of vivid color emerge through soft, textured transitions, echoing the way memories can feel both immediate and distant at once. The surface reveals a rich visual topography—dynamic yet contemplative—inviting the viewer to pause and discover new details over time.
Designed as a striking statement piece, the artwork brings depth and movement to contemporary interiors. Its flowing forms and balanced palette introduce both energy and calm, making it a compelling focal point for living rooms, studies, or entryways.

Materials used:

pigment, oil, varnish

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 160 x 90 x 4cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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