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Jean SoyerDynamic Dark Red on White Modern Contemporary Art Abstract Oil Painting
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A powerful abstract painting by Jean Soyer featuring dynamic red, black, and white movements across canvas. The artwork measures 38.2 x 51.2 inches (97 x 130 cm) and is created using oil paint on canvas. Soyer employs his characteristic technique of using large brushes and combs to build thick textural reliefs, creating a sense of dramatic motion and emotional intensity through bold sweeping gestures of crimson against contrasting dark elements.
This striking composition exemplifies Jean Soyer's mastery of gestural abstraction, where powerful sweeps of intense red dance across the canvas in a dramatic interplay with black and white elements. The work evokes a sense of primal energy and emotional intensity, drawing viewers into its dynamic visual rhythm.
Soyer's distinctive technique of building thick textural reliefs using large brushes and combs creates a tactile dimension that enhances the painting's expressive power. The bold, confident strokes and rich impasto suggest the influence of Abstract Expressionism while maintaining Soyer's unique artistic voice.
While Soyer acknowledges Nicolas de Staël's influence in his work, this particular piece also resonates with the gestural freedom of Georges Mathieu's action painting and the energetic calligraphic quality found in Fabienne Verdier's work. The dramatic contrast and emotional intensity also bring to mind Pierre Soulages' exploration of light and dark, though Soyer employs a vibrant chromatic palette rather than Soulages' monochromatic approach.
The composition's flowing movement might suggest the turbulence of natural forces—perhaps evoking the passion of flames or the powerful surge of tidal waves—while remaining firmly rooted in abstraction. This tension between suggested imagery and pure expressionism creates a compelling visual experience that continues to reveal new dimensions with each viewing.
Soyer's masterful handling of paint transforms the canvas into a battleground of emotion and energy, demonstrating his significant contribution to contemporary abstract expressionism and his place within the lineage of great gestural painters.
- Creator:Jean Soyer (1937, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Clermont-Ferrand, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: E921stDibs: LU1041115848962
Jean Soyer
Jean Soyer is a French painter who was born in 1937. After studying the trades of engraving, lithographing and graphic designing at the École Supérieure des arts et industries graphiques, he built a career as a publicist. Soyer is mostly influenced by Nicolas de Staël, Georges Mathieu and Fabienne Verdier.
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