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Elvic Steele1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - "Areas of Influence, Man" Abstractcirca 1960's
circa 1960's
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Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - "Areas of Influence, Man" Abstract
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 4 height x 5.75 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate
Description: "Areas of Influence, Man, Woman, Providence" explores the balance and dynamic tension between forces of creation, identity, and destiny. The composition is centered around two contrasting circular forms: a bold crimson red and a deep cerulean blue, both surrounded by rhythmic, radiating patterns that ripple outward like waves of influence. The star-shaped white form above serves as a beacon of providence, illuminating the canvas with ethereal energy.
The background is richly layered with a complex interplay of textures and colors, ranging from earthy ochres and deep greens to icy blues and warm yellows. The artist’s use of bold, defined lines intersects with organic spirals and geometric shapes, creating a visual narrative of interconnected forces.
The textured surface enhances the painting’s energy, capturing a sense of movement and the push-and-pull of power—whether human, natural, or spiritual. "Areas of Influence" invites viewers to contemplate the roles of agency and destiny in shaping the world around us. This thought-provoking and visually arresting work is perfect for collectors who appreciate the interplay of abstraction, symbolism, and texture in mid-century art.
We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction.
We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!
- Creator:Elvic Steele (1920 - 1997, British)
- Creation Year:circa 1960's
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315564212
Elvic Steele
Elvic Steele was British female artist who grew up in the countryside and developed a lifelong passion for nature. She became an experienced biologist and botanist as well as a keen gardener. Her interpretation of plants in her art, the attention to detail reveals the depth of her knowledge of nature. Steele spent all of her adult life teaching in various schools near her home in Essex. In 1946, she was awarded a sabbatical to attend the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing at Benton End in Suffolk, run by Sir Cedric Morris. It was in Morris' garden at Benton End that she found a great deal of her inspiration and continued studying and painting there until the 1970s. Steele's work was regularly shown at the Colchester Art Society Exhibition and she also had a solo exhibition in 1960 when she was in the Isles of Scilly. On returning to Great Dunmow in Essex in 1963, she took evening classes at the Dunmow Art Group meetings. There, she exhibited in the Art Group's Exhibition and in villages in the district. Whilst living in Royal Leamington Spa (1984-88) she had two solo exhibitions at the Royal Spa Centre and also showed at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum. At this time, she also sent a number of paintings to the Benton End Group Exhibition in Essex.
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