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Elvic Steele1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Fact + Fantasy' Abstract Studycirca 1960's
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Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Fact + Fantasy' Abstract Study
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 6.25 height x 4.25 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate
Description: This vibrant abstract painting, titled "Fact + Fantasy," explores the interplay of structure and imagination through striking visual contrasts. The background features a meticulously gridded, monochromatic pattern resembling a checkerboard, symbolizing order and precision. Overlaid on this structured foundation are flowing, ribbon-like forms in vivid shades of yellow, orange, green, and blue that twist and spiral with a sense of free movement and creative expression.
The juxtaposition of geometric lines and organic shapes creates a dynamic tension, inviting the viewer to reflect on the balance between reality and imagination. Delicate touches of textured brushwork and vibrant dots add depth, bringing life to the composition while maintaining a sense of harmony and rhythm.
This captivating piece is perfect for collectors seeking artwork that blends structure with creativity, offering both intrigue and aesthetic appeal.
We have been dealing in works of this nature for years, having developed an appreciation for their versatility and timeless appeal.
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: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315562192
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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