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Bill Bate
Weightless in the Deep-original abstracted figurative painting-CONTEMPORARY ART

2024

About the Item

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Weightless in the Deep by Bill Bate is a breathtaking oil-on-canvas piece that embodies the grace and mystery of the human form submerged in an abstract, aquatic world. This work is a stunning example of abstracted figurative expressionism, blending the physical and the ethereal with masterful finesse. The figures seem to float weightlessly, their outlines softened and almost dissolving into the surrounding expanse, as if becoming one with the deep ocean. Their delicate forms exude a sense of calm and introspection, as if suspended in a meditative state, removed from time and space. The color palette is a striking interplay of moody greens and rich, immersive blues, which envelop the canvas in a tranquil, underwater atmosphere. Golden highlights shimmer across the surface like beams of sunlight refracted through water, illuminating the figures and adding an otherworldly radiance to the scene. The hazy textures and layered brushstrokes evoke the fluid, shifting nature of water, enhancing the painting’s dreamlike quality. It is as if the viewer is peering into a secret, submerged world where light, movement, and form interact in perfect harmony. Bill Bate’s work is known for its ability to evoke emotion and capture the essence of human vulnerability and strength, and Weightless in the Deep is no exception. The expressive abstraction allows for multiple interpretations, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the painting’s serene depths and explore its narrative on a personal level. This piece, signed and ready to display, is currently available for purchase through Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea or via their online platform. Whether as a centerpiece or a contemplative addition to a collection, Weightless in the Deep is a work of art that brings a sense of mystery, depth, and movement to any space it graces. Artist Biography: Bill Bate is a contemporary figurative artist born in 1962. Trained at the esteemed Central Saint Martins School of Art in London, he has honed his practice with a focus on dramatic lighting and the human form. Bate's paintings are emotional responses to movement and observation, influenced by a range of artistic masters from Caravaggio to Rothko.
  • Creator:
    Bill Bate (1962)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.04 in (122 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU468316053212

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