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Topher StrausBeachtree, Contemporary Surrealist Natural Photo Collage, 2018, Original Edition2018
2018
About the Item
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Topher Straus, where a single image explodes into a mesmerizing dreamscape. "Beachtree" is a testament to Straus' innovative spirit and his ability to push the boundaries of traditional landscape art.
This original piece is a captivating kaleidoscope, a central black and white image mirrored and repeated to create a mesmerizing spectacle. The mirrored sections burst forth in a vibrant spectrum of colors, capturing the essence of the original scene while infusing it with a dreamlike quality. Straus' use of color is both playful and evocative, drawing the viewer into a world that transcends reality. Split into four 40" x 40" panels, the kaleidoscope effect of this collage is uniquely highlighted.
The black and white image at the center grounds the composition, providing a focal point amidst the swirling colors. The meticulous mirroring creates a sense of seamlessness, further enhancing the dreamlike atmosphere.
Owning the Topher Straus "Beachtree" Original is more than acquiring a decoration; it's welcoming a conversation starter, a portal to a world brimming with artistic innovation. This one-of-a-kind piece is sure to captivate your guests and inspire wonder.
The Process
Artist Topher Straus starts his surrealist journeys by capturing moments that spark his imagination. These scenes, often serene landscapes, are transformed through his lens. Later, he manipulates the colors, emphasizing elements that fuel his vision. To achieve a captivating, dreamlike quality, Straus mirrors the image, creating a kaleidoscopic effect that shatters reality and reassembles it into a captivating dreamscape.
When his digital masterpiece has reached completion, he entrusts it to skilled artisans. They utilize a cutting-edge sublimation process, which unlike traditional printing, no dots of color mar the surface; there’s only the flawless, vibrant artwork molecularly bonded with a sheet of aluminum. A protective resin shields the art and adds luminosity, then the sheet is seamlessly bonded to a brushed black aluminum frame, ensuring both strength and sleek modernity. This meticulous process imbues the final piece with an almost backlit quality, amplifying the vivid colors and igniting the viewer's gaze.
Each finished artwork bears an individualized plaque of authenticity discreetly placed on its back. This elegant inscription details the title, size, edition number, and copyright notice, ensuring the work’s originality.
About Topher
Steeped in the Colorado outdoors from a young age, Topher found equal solace in exploring both nature's grandeur and the world of art. This duality imbues his work, echoing the Fauvist style of vibrant colors and abstraction, while centering on the natural world he champions. To him, art is not just an expression, but an invitation – a call to embrace the beauty that surrounds us, just as his brushstrokes capture it.
Straus' journey to artistic expression was a tapestry woven from diverse threads. A lifetime of exploration, a decade collaborating with cinematic legend Robert Altman, and years honing his singular perspective culminated in his 2019 Denver solo exhibition. There, the art world embraced his vibrant landscapes, and success followed in exhibitions across the globe. His limited-edition works continue to fuel both his creative fire and philanthropic pursuits, proving that artistic passion, in his hands, nourishes humanity in myriad ways.
Framing and Hanging
Fabricated with a specialized process, this artwork arrives ready to elevate any space. The permanent frame ensures structural integrity, with an easy bracket instillation. The painting will easily slide onto the bracket when mounted to the wall, and a unique bolt installed at the bottom will lock the painting to the wall when turned. Discreetly attached rubber feet provide optimal stability when displayed against any surface. After hanging, the piece will proudly project one and a half inches from the wall, creating a captivating presence.
Since this item will be shipped directly from our fabricator, we can only provide the specific edition number to buyers at the actual point of sale. Please message us to request this information or a specific edition at the point of purchase
- Creator:Topher Straus (1974, American)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 80 in (203.2 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:30" x 30" Limited EditionPrice: $2,50040" x 40" Special EditionPrice: $6,900
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- Gallery Location:Golden, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1669214464652
Topher Straus
Topher Straus's body of work represents an unconventional, stylized approach to depicting natural and urban landscapes. Sublimated onto large-scale metal sheets, they are powerful statement pieces that instantly surprise and engage the viewer. His process merges technology with an artist’s eye for form and color to highlight the essence of each subject matter, allowing his digital creations to pop off the metal substrate. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado in 1974, Straus grew up enjoying every opportunity to hike, ski, camp or otherwise spending time outdoors in nature. He left to study at Syracuse University in New York receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1997. His first career in directing documentary narrative films and advertising, took him to Los Angeles and later, New Zealand. His achievements in this medium included the appearance of his films in numerous international film festivals. In 2018, after a decade of professional film making, Straus returned to Denver and shifted his focus. He began fervently working toward becoming a full-time fine artist, hosting his first solo show in 2019. His second solo show, The Parks, debuted at a Denver gallery and garnered attention for his modern approach to the depiction of iconic landscapes, solidifying his style, vision and emergence into the art scene. The exhibit was also featured later that year at the American Mountaineering Museum. His colorful and dynamic work has been exhibited in galleries, institutions, museums and private collections throughout the United States and overseas. Straus is proud to have been recognized on a national level with the US National Park Service. Beginning in 2021 his “Tetons National Park” painting will be on permanent exhibit at the visitor’s center in the Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming. Straus is an active, enthusiastic promoter of his own work and the art community overall through his large social media presence. He currently lives and works above Denver in the foothills of Golden, Colorado surrounded by the wilderness that inspires him. He has raised over $40,000 (USD) for charities he believes and continues to support organizations he believes in through his TOPHER GIVES initiative. He is currently represented by in Vail, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Evergreen and Boulder Colorado as well as in Los Gatos, California and Dallas, Texas.
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