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Gary J. Noland Jr.
I Can't Find Myself, Abstract Painting

2023

$4,175
£3,225.91
€3,729.46
CA$5,899.58
A$6,616.77
CHF 3,465.10
MX$80,400.18
NOK 44,000.95
SEK 41,716
DKK 27,838.45

About the Item

Artist Comments
Artist Gary J. Noland Jr. presents a dramatic abstraction of heavenly bodies in bold strokes of black and white. An entry to his textural Dark Cloud series of intense and powerful skyscapes. The work consists of various layers of paint applied to the surface and then scraped, sanded, and repainted. Hints of blue and red peek through the monochromatic clouds, creating dynamic flecks of color.


About the Artist
Gary’s rich abstract paintings are most often inspired by the texture of an aged floor or the surface of an old wall. “I've worked in the Quality Department of a few manufacturing plants,” says Gary, “And the floors of these places have wonderful patinas and compositions from layers of paint and tape that have been scratched or worn down over many years.” Although Gary’s artworks are non-representational, every composition has a story or theme that develops during his creative process. Each splash and scrape of paint is representative of a reflective investigation of Gary’s artistic self.


Words that describe this painting: abstract, acrylicpaint, monochrome, texture, cloudscape, clouds, layers, nature, abstract, nature, acrylic painting


I Can't Find Myself
Gary J. Noland Jr.
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
40 in. h x 30 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 8 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    I Can't Find Myself. Gary J. Noland Jr.. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Finished black edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 755301stDibs: LU922111854812

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