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Anthony Finta
When the World Is a Monster (Contemporary Pastel Vertical Grid, Blue Pink Green)

2020

$3,800
£2,883.35
€3,296.86
CA$5,307.57
A$5,901.30
CHF 3,081.33
MX$71,833.13
NOK 39,316.44
SEK 36,837.62
DKK 24,605.04
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Contemporary Abstract Painting of grid in pastel blue, grey, white, green and pink "When the World is a Monster" painted by Hudson Valley, NY based painter, Anthony Finta, in 2020 40 x 30 inches oil, enamel and paper collage on canvas 41 x 31 x 1.5 inches framed in custom light wood Larson Juhl floater frame Signed, verso Excellent condition and ready to hang Freeing points of reference from literal interpretation, Anthony Finta breaks down forms into grids of color that range from complementary pastel tones to vivid, nearly raw pigments - drawing each composition that is often altered and reworked over months or even years with layered applications of oil and enamel until the final juxtaposition is just right. He creates swaths of luminous space within the confines of his constructed borders, channeling and energy and aesthetic that could be likened to abstract expressionist West Coast artist, Richard Diebenkorn and his Ocean Park paintings. The artist draws inspiration from landscapes, architectural facades, or views through windows, and reimagines them in a geometric framework. Familiar scenes are distilled into a grid of composed linework made in graphite and charcoal, where delicate pastel planes are juxtaposed with eye-catching accents of bold color, layered brushwork, or text and collage elements. Artist Statement I see this series of paintings as windows that provide alternate views of familiar places - fields, landscapes, architecture, views through windows, etc. Concurrently they are not meant to impose a specific meaning on the viewer, and should be open to interpretation, and hopefully contemplation. From a process standpoint I tend to ruminate on certain visuals or ideas for a long time - but usually don't work from anything specific (although if I do it is original pictures of buildings or landscapes). I have certain shapes and colors I gravitate to, but I like to let the painting inform me once it starts, and it can change completely from start to finish. I tend to paint and draw with graphite and charcoal, and then over-paint and make revisions as a work develops. One thing that has changed over time is the ability to come back to certain works months or even years later and continue the process until a piece is complete.
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    2020
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    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Hudson, NY
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    1stDibs: LU22712609592

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