Friends (2024) Original Acrylic Painting by Thomas Steyer

"Friends" is an abstract expressionist painting that portrays the intricate connections and relationships between friends in a highly stylised form. Box-like shapes represent individual friends, woven together in lively, vibrant colours. Each figure is linked to an average of five close friends and around a dozen more distant acquaintances. The shared colour palette reflects their similar social background. Strong personalities are emphasised with bold outlines, while more reserved characters appear sketchy and delicate. The painting captures a dynamic group in a moment of interaction, highlighting the complexity and diversity of their relationships.

Materials used:

acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 150 x 90 x 2cm (unframed) / 150 x 90cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative