Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16
Alena AhrensEternal Streams Meet2023
2023
$900
£691.16
€792.06
CA$1,266.98
A$1,419.30
CHF 739.58
MX$17,312.47
NOK 9,398.39
SEK 8,862.01
DKK 5,911.74
About the Item
In Eternal Streams Meet color, line, shape, and texture collide with handwritten romantic fragments of prose on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illuminates a poetic interior landscape. The softness of the washi paper juxtaposed with the lush, textured encaustic/mixed media bring a sense of fragility and lightness to the artwork.
Process:
Alena's artistic approach is intuitive and inductive and often starts with a contemplative method (durational viewing and/or interaction with nature), followed by expressive mark-making with India ink on washi paper. She often works with a limited soft, muted color palette of encaustic paints and uses an iterative and gestural approach to apply the media. The final phases of creation often include additional intuitive mark-making, subtle line work and hand-written excerpts from literature from the Romantic period.
Washi Paper:
The texture and slight distress in select areas near certain media application is intentional and intended to be part of the overall aesthetic.
Shipping:
The artwork will be rolled, shipped in a tube, and take approximately 5 business days. For shorter delivery timelines please message me directly to make arrangements.
Matte and Frame Ideas
- Float frames (glass/no glass over the monotype)
- Spacers in float frames/when glass is against the print are recommended for conservation purposes
- Traditional frames with or without a matte
- When framing the monotype a light ivory or white matte board illuminates the colors
- For assistance and/or advice with framing and mounting the monotypes, please contact me directly.
Signature and Certificate
All artworks are signed on the back in pencil and include the title, creation year, and my signature. A certificate of authenticity is also included with the artwork.
- Creator:Alena Ahrens (1979, American, Chinese, English, Thai)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Clayton, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2309212043842
Alena Ahrens’ studio practice is influenced by her cross-cultural upbringing, training in mindfulness, and fieldwork in painting and modern dance. Her transition into a studio practice began when early field and course work in the fields of psychology and performance led to training with Marina Abramović at MoMA PS1 (Summer, 2012). Alena has trained with Marina Abramović at MoMA PS1 (Summer, 2012) and has completed performance residency work with Mark Jeffery, Lin Hixson, and Matthew Goulish. Additional self-study led her to pursuing an MFA at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) where she expanded her performance practice to include visual and sculptural works. Alena has presented work at the Zhou B. Art Center (Chicago, IL), the Tipi Project (Brooklyn, NY), the Bruno David Projects (St. Louis), MoMA PS1 (NYC), and the DAMU Theatre (Prague, Czech Republic). She will be an artist in residence at Hangar (Portugal) in the Winter - 2023.
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
1stDibs seller since 2023
6 sales on 1stDibs
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Clayton, MO
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllThe Dream Returns
Located in Clayton, MO
In The Dream Returns color, line, shape, and texture collide with handwritten romantic fragments of prose on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illu...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax Crayon, India Ink, Encaustic, Graphite
Breath of Beyond
Located in Clayton, MO
In Breath of Beyond color, line, shape, and texture collide on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illuminates a poetic interior landscape. Light tea...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Archival Paper, Rice Paper, Washi Paper
Last Noon Beheld Them
Located in Clayton, MO
In Last Noon Beheld Them color, line, shape, and texture collide with handwritten romantic fragments of prose on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax Crayon, India Ink, Encaustic, Archival Paper, Rice Paper, Pen, Color...
Very Few To Love
Located in Clayton, MO
In Very Few To Love color, line, shape, and texture collide with handwritten romantic fragments of prose on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illum...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax Crayon, India Ink, Encaustic, Color Pencil, Graphite
Longing for Now
Located in Clayton, MO
Longing for Now is an evocative artwork that immediately captivates with its unique presentation on a custom wooden arc, eliminating the need for traditional framing and making it re...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Archival Paper, Rice Paper, Washi Paper, Fabric, Textile, New...
Amid The Blue Waves
Located in Clayton, MO
In Amid The Blue Waves color, line, shape, and texture collide with handwritten romantic fragments of prose on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype il...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax Crayon, Sumi Ink, India Ink, Encaustic, Archival Paper, Rice Paper, ...
You May Also Like
Cry me a River
By Vicky Barranguet
Located in New York, NY
Vicky Barranguet found her own voice and colorful expression of life, emotions, and music through her studies with master painters, Larry Pons and William Scharf. Her spontaneous and...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Flow
By Estela Aguirre
Located in Austin, TX
By Estela Aguirre
36" x 48" Mixed Media on Linen
About the Artist:
Estela Aguirre is an abstract artist from Saltillo, Mexico. She began painting while getting her masters degree i...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Mixed Media
$8,500
Flow (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
Flow (Abstract Painting)
Acrylic on canvas - Framed
Canvas size: 150 x 150 x 2 cm / 59 x 59 x 0.7 inch
Andreas Durrer is a Swiss abstract painter. Hi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Each Other I
By Anastasia Pelias
Located in New Orleans, LA
[New Orleans, LA ::: b.1959 New Orleans, LA]
ANASTASIA PELIAS was born in New Orleans, LA to Greek parents. Her artistic practice is rooted in the dual cultural identity of both her...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
Original impulse V
By Anne Pourny
Located in Atlanta, GA
ANNE POURNY (b. in France) lives and works in France.
Painter with a fascination for History and Archeology, Anne Pourny is greatly inspired by nature and plays with her unique repr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Fluidity, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By silvia vassileva
Located in Yardley, PA
Neutral abstract. The painting conveys serenity and is inspired by hygge and the modern farm house styles. Soft, warm color palette with lots of white. :: Painting :: Abstract :: Thi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
More Ways To Browse
Pastel Abstract Art Large
Abstract Flower Painting Large
Earl Of
Venezuela Painting
Tucson Art
Long Island Ny
Psychedelic Art
Teal Abstract Art
Keith Haring Original
Stanley Vintage
Dior 2003
Graffiti Oil Painting
Athens Painting
Contemporary Chinese Ink Paintings
Early Texas Painting
Cincinnati Painting
Japanese Painting Black And White
Four Freedoms