Tartarus (2022) Original Mixed-media Painting by Ilan Gonopolsky

This grand-scale abstract artwork is a powerful manifestation of raw energy, movement, and physical action. Inspired by the legacy of post-war action painting and the Japanese Gutai movement—evoking the primal force of masters like Kazuo Shiraga—this piece bypasses traditional brushwork in favor of intense, sweeping gestures. The composition is built on a dramatic contrast: deep, chaotic blacks and stormy teals clash with sudden, electric bursts of lime green and vivid yellow. The heavy, layered strokes create a tangible sense of depth and speed, making the canvas feel alive and constantly shifting. It is a visual exploration of conflict, catharsis, and the pure momentum of the artist's physical presence.

Materials used:

Acrylic, mixed media

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 200 x 160 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative