Original artwork description:

Extra large abstract original painting on Linen. Music inspired (read below), in black and red. Contemporary expressionism, raw industrial style.

"LOVE LIKE BLOOD" is a visceral and commanding extra-large abstract work (150 x 150 cm), The painting features a powerful composition of heavy, gestural black strokes that dominate the upper canvas, contrasting sharply with the natural, earthy texture of the linen background. Vibrant, almost neon-red accents explode across the lower section, dripping and splashing in a way that evokes the vitality and intensity suggested by the title. White washes add depth and ghostly layers to this energetic piece, making it a perfect statement piece for spacious, modern, or industrial interiors.

The story behind the art: "Be committed to your art form, be authentic."

This painting is a visual homage to the iconic 1985 song "Love Like Blood" by Killing Joke. It explores the concept of total artistic dedication. The work draws inspiration from vocalist Jaz Coleman's reflection on the Japanese author Yukio Mishima and the "Samurai Ethic."

Coleman described the inspiration as the idea of "writing with your blood"—a metaphor for the absolute commitment an artist must make to their craft. He stated: "It’s the way you live your life, as well. It’s as important as the way you play your instruments or the music you create."

This canvas embodies that warrior principle. It is not just a painting; it is a testament to authenticity and the belief that one must live their art, not just conceptualize it. It is a prime example of art inspiring art - raw, crazy, and true.

This work is sold unframed, frames / in situ images for illustration purposes only.
Ships rolled in a tube.*
Painted on raw linen, the edges seamlessly maintain the artwork's raw canvas integrity, displaying the natural material and the authentic traces of the painting process.
Signed on the front and signed and dated on the back.

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Daniela Schweinsberg is a contemporary German painter known for her evocative Abstract Paintings. She is represented by galleries in Germany and the USA and is regularly shown national and international at exhibitions and fairs. Her predominantly large-scale abstract paintings emphasize the raw artistic process. Daniela’s works are highly valued by art collectors and interior designers for their powerful use of color and their ability to serve as striking statement pieces in modern spaces. Her works can currently be found in collections in 27 countries worldwide.

*) Shipping large formats rolled is safer and environmentally more friendly than shipping ready-to-hang. The canvas can be easily re-stretched by a framer at your location, which in most cases is much cheaper than the increased transport costs for a ready-to-hang painting. Nevertheless, most works can also ship ready to hang, so if you'd like a comparison quote for this, please contact me.

Materials used:

Acrylic / mixed media on linen

Tags:

#abstract #red #black #bold #japan #large #white #love #asian #linen #blood #powerful #raw #marks #coleman