Ground State (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by Sergio Aranda

Ground State

Original Contemporary Mixed Media Painting by Sergio Aranda

Ground State is a contemporary mixed media painting that explores the fragile boundary between structure and erosion. Inspired by weathered architectural surfaces, forgotten walls, and the quiet passage of time, the composition evokes fragments of an ancient pattern slowly emerging beneath layers of history.

Built through countless handcrafted layers, the surface reveals an intricate architectural motif that appears almost readable—like a forgotten language worn away over decades. The subtle interplay of deep Payne's Grey, black, mineral tones, and textured relief creates a calm yet powerful presence, inviting the viewer to discover new details every time they look.

Rooted in the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, Ground State celebrates imperfection, memory, and the beauty of surfaces transformed by time. Its restrained palette makes it equally suited to contemporary, minimalist, industrial, Japandi, and wabi-sabi interiors.

Each layer is intentionally created by hand, giving the painting a sculptural quality that changes with the surrounding light.

Details

Title: Ground State
Artist: Sergio Aranda
Year: 2026
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Materials: Acrylic, marble dust, gesso, mineral pigments and textured mediums
Size: 100 × 81 × 1.5 cm (39.4 × 31.9 × 0.6 in)
Style: Contemporary Abstract | Wabi-Sabi | Textural Minimalism
Colour Palette: Payne's Grey, black, warm stone, ivory and weathered mineral tones
Signed: Signed on the back
Certificate: Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity
Ready to Hang: Yes
Shipping: Carefully packed and shipped worldwide with insurance

Materials used:

Acrylics, Sand, Gesso, Ink, Pigments

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 81 x 100 x 1.5cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative