Passive-Aggressive (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Newel Hunter

Passive-Aggressive features an abstract composition created with bold black paint strokes on a white background. The piece is marked by dynamic, sweeping gestures that form an amorphous central shape. Variations in texture, achieved through splatters, washes, and some areas of heavier, more concentrated pigment, add depth and visual interest. The interplay between light and dark creates a sense of movement and energy, while the overall composition remains balanced despite its spontaneity and apparent chaos.

The work effectively captures a raw emotional intensity through the use of high-contrast black and white, which immediately commands attention. The fluidity of the brushstrokes, coupled with the strategic use of splatters and washes, lends the piece a sense of vitality and unpredictability, elements that characterize compelling abstract expressionism. The textural variety not only enriches the visual experience but also suggests a tactile dimension that invites viewers to engage more deeply.

Painted with acrylic on a 24 x 48-inch hardboard panel, making it very easy to frame. It comes carefully packaged and shipped in a double thick cardboard box for maximum protection. Accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Materials used:

acrylic on hardboard panel

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 121.92 x 60.96 x 0.51cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative