REMEMBERANCE OF THINGS PAST 29"X22" (2020)Mixed-media painting by Joe McHarg

With a semi-abstract painting, where the artist is including a recognizable figure with pure abstract forms and color, the problem is always to mate the two in a way that makes both components compatable. Here I am using the female figure, the old newspaper as a departure point, leading to the less definitive shapes and colors of the bulk of the painting. I have kept most of this painting within a pallet of warm, earthy colors while making the dress a highly contrasting red.

With this work, I am showing an epiphany. The figure is shielding her eyes from some unhappy image. Perhaps there is a recognition that a change is necessary.

REMEMBERANCE OF THINGS PAST is a one-of-a-kind original work of art. It is produced using India ink and acrylic paint. I have stayed with my usual pallet of warm “earthy” colors. The old newspaper has been printed on a high resolution printer and laminated to the mylar surface medium. The figure and remaining elements are painted on the face.
The painting is signed on the front and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.

This painting will be ready to hang, out of the box. It will be mounted on one inch thick foamboard with a two inch border all around. It has a 1/2" wide simple frame that is painted in a contrasting color. It will have a hanging strip on the back and I include a “monkey hook” for easy attachment to your wall. It can be on your wall within five minutes.

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Materials used:

india ink and acrylic paint on architectural drafting mylar

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Other
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 86.36 x 66.04 x 3.56cm (framed) / 74.68 x 55.88cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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