Christy Hopkins
Cities in Dance
2023

About the Item

ABOUT THE ARTWORK Vibrant cerulean blues meld with delicate floral motifs and pink hues, crafting a dynamic interplay across the canvas. The artist’s deft mark-making conjures a textured underpainting, revealing a captivating layering process that weaves a narrative of color convergence. Luminous strokes of yellow infuse the composition with audacious energy, while regal purple, resplendent yellow, and evocative pink form vibrant blocks at its core. Subtle ebony accents introduce poised structure, while a dance between glossy finishes and textured intricacies adds a tactile allure. ABOUT THE ARTIST Christy Hopkin's artistic process is truly unique, as she creates her paintings gesturally in time with music and dance. The result is a dynamic explosion of energy and movement, captured with broad brushstrokes and vibrant colors on the canvas. The layers of paint build up over time, creating endless textures and overlapping patterns that lend depth and complexity to the artwork. Each new layer transforms the work and takes it in a new direction, making the layer-making process critical to her art. It is no surprise that Christy's work has been recognized and celebrated by many in the art world. She was recently featured in the curated publication ArtFOLIO2021, which showcases the best of abstract and contemporary art as selected by a jury of professional artists, museum curators, gallery owners, art consultants, and collectors. With her bold and expressive style, Christy Hopkin is undoubtedly one of the world's most exciting artists, and this artwork is a testament to her exceptional talent.

Creator:

Christy Hopkins (American)

Creation Year:

2023

Dimensions:

Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Medium:

Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Abstract

Period:

2010-