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William O'ConnorWILD HORSES-3, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting2021
2021
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WILD HORSES-3, Original Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2021
30" x 40" x 2" (HxWxD) Oil and Newspaper on Canvas
Hand-signed by the artist.
This large-format oil painting by artist William O'Connor features a bold orange color palette. Variations of a bright red and a lighter golden yellow maintain a cohesive composition while adding interest and variety. Bold, organic shapes take form through the expressive brush strokes and texture coating the canvas. A rich royal blue crops up throughout the painting, furthering the dynamism present in this work. The dominance of the orange-tones makes the work an eye-catching statement piece, and is reminiscent of abstract expressionist works like The Poet by Robert Motherwell. Small moments of negative space between brush strokes reveal layers of paper and text that have been collaged within the artwork.
Artist Commentary:
These three paintings were painted one after another. The visions of wild horses is almost an obsession with me. For me, when all three WILD HORSES are hanging on a wall side by side, the mystery, spirit and beauty almost gallops off of the canvas.
Pieces of old newspaper from the June 5th, 1968 Tribune Evening Star were embedded into the oil paint. Due to the amount of collage this work is particularly fragile.
About the Artist:
Beginning life in the heartland of America gave William O’Connor a sense of wonderment in the changing landscape and sky. The distinct seasons in Nebraska left indelible images for him to remember as a painter. The inspirations for his work often come from the recall of childhood memories in Lincoln and later on, life in Southern California. After exciting teenage years, there came a hitch in the US Navy serving his country. More images came from days on the open sea and fascinating foreign places. Subjects of his paintings may include: ancient myths; connections with animals and wildlife; historical places; as well as industrial images. The style and technique of his work evolved from the influence of Modernism and Abstract Expressionism as seen by the masters such as Willem de Kooning and Richard Diebenkorn. This type of painting allows William the freedom of expression especially with vibrant color, invented shapes, and fascinating details, to reveal his inner experience. Series are very prevalent in his work as well as triptychs, diptychs, and individual themes. While attending Otis Art Institute, LA Valley College, and Pasadena City College, William gained a fine art background during his studies of figure drawing, print making, sculpture, art history, ceramics, and other fundamental art courses. This experience served to drive him further into a deliberate pathway of eclectic study from several different institutions and by various professional artists. A great many afternoons during “closed to the public” hours, were spent studying and drawing from the Master’s paintings hanging in the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. From this formidable background in fine art came the choice to concentrate solely on the traditional medium of oil paint.
- Creator:William O'Connor
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Condition:Due to the amount of collage embedded in the paint in this work it is particularly fragile.
- Gallery Location:Boston, MA
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