Amanda Andersen

"Beaming II" big bold abstract acrylic painting, blue grey dark yellow stripes

2020

Large abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Amanda Andersen; one in a series of four created in 2020 during anxiety filled times due mostly to Covid. The shapes in these works represented a balloon at first–a common subject in the artist's earlier work, which honored the beauty and elegance of hot air balloons and also celebrated their invitation for a romantic escape. We all wanted an escape in 2020. The large shape can also be seen as a window; the static hole we all peered out from to check if the world was still out there. With stripes–also a common visual element in the artist's work, it may even suggest prison bars...

Large abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Amanda Andersen; one in a series of four created in 2020 during anxiety filled times due mostly to Covid. The shapes in these works represented a balloon at first–a common subject in the artist's earlier work, which honored the beauty and elegance of hot air balloons and also celebrated their invitation for a romantic escape. We all wanted an escape in 2020. The large shape can also be seen as a window; the static hole we all peered out from to check if the world was still out there. With stripes–also a common visual element in the artist's work, it may even suggest prison bars...

One from a series of two abstract paintings made in 2022 by Amanda Andersen. These artworks began with the idea of a mountain range simplified into large layered shapes, a disoriented horizon line touched by wind and weather patterns. This piece has large areas of dark forrest green and ivory with mauve and light peach contrasted with black and white ovals–some accented with bright blue, red, green and yellow. Acrylic paint on canvas; on heavy duty stretcher bars ready to hang. 60 cm x 80 cm (23.6 x 31.5 inches) – 3.5 cm deep (1.37 inches deep). Initialed on the back. Original artwork ships in a box...

Large abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Amanda Andersen; one in a series of four created in 2020 during anxiety filled times due mostly to Covid. The shapes in these works represented a balloon at first–a common subject in the artist's earlier work, which honored the beauty and elegance of hot air balloons and also celebrated their invitation for a romantic escape. We all wanted an escape in 2020. The large shape can also be seen as a window; the static hole we all peered out from to check if the world was still out there. With stripes–also a common visual element in the artist's work, it may even suggest prison bars...

One from a series of two abstract paintings made in 2022 by Amanda Andersen. These artworks began with the idea of a mountain range simplified into large layered shapes, a disoriente...

A large abstract painting on canvas by Amanda Andersen; one in a series of five in the "Following" series created in 2013. (Three of them are available for sale, two sold.) This series was made with a linseed oil medium on the geometric parts of the canvas to create areas of semi-gloss transparency to contrast the larger matte surfaces. Black tape from a VHS cassette was draped in the studio and used as reference to create the abstracted black forms in the piece which elegantly stretch out and pile together in the middle. Background areas of pale pink, tan and beige let the black tape stand out, layered with pale yellow and yellow green rectangles. This series belongs to a larger body of work created in the early 2010s which explored vintage technologies and materials. Including still life paintings of VHS cassette tape–like this one–as well as reel-to-reel tape machines...

The present work of art titled "Urban Abstraction (ripped off posters)" is part of a series of paintings that the artist composed in the 1980s and 1990s inspired by the observation of the urban reality of those years. The artist take the cue from his walks in Florence, both in the center and in the suburbs, and by the observation of billboards and posters scattered throughout the city. The mass of information, colors, messages and words were carried on the canvas with acrylic colors, ideally reconstructing the tears and overlaps of all the information and advertising contained on these huge sheets of paper that invade our cities. The geometric lines are overlaid with jagged lines, overlaps and color dripping and also the choice in the color palette, with different shades of white, gray, rose, orange red and blue helps in rendering the result of the tears and ripped paper. The result is a beautiful multicolored modern abstract canvas, both aesthetically and ethically, with many rich layers of color, texture and expression in which the artist leaves his own message. The painting is housed in a simple modern white lacquer wood frame. Andrea Spinelli...

This square edge filled canvas presents a mesmerizing yet relaxing spectrum of perfectly blended pigment. “I'd Slay Another Dragon for You” is from the “Mindfulness Circle” series by artist Ethan Blu...

Intriguing abstract impressionist style acrylic on canvas painting of a figure running titled "Perpetual Motion" by Cyrostofer/Christopher Shoemaker (...

Large abstract impressionist style figural painting titled "The Fourth Facade" by Cystofer/Christopher Shoemaker (Italian/German 20th c). Shoemaker calls Co...

Large, colorful abstract impressionist style painting by Cyrstofer/Christopher Shoemaker (Italian/German 20th c.) This piece is titled " Urban Coffee". It was part of a four paintin...

Fascinating large scale abstract impressionist style acrylic on canvas painting by Cyrstofer/Christopher Shoemaker (Italian/German 20th c). Features a grey, blue, and lavender ground centered by a large figure signed across bottom. Titled "Decompression of Thoughts" with gallery label on verso. Shoemaker calls Coachella Valley CA his home. Provenance: From the estate of Colin Fisher.