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Jean SoyerDynamic Red and Purple Abstract Dance Small Modern Oil Painting by Jean Soyer
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A striking abstract oil painting on canvas (13.8 x 10.6 inches) by contemporary artist Jean Soyer. A small format which yet conveys as much as any of Jean Soyer's largest artworks. This dramatic composition features bold sweeps of vibrant red and orange paint against a deep purple and black background. Created using Soyer's characteristic technique of large brushes and combs to build thick, textured reliefs, the artwork displays dynamic movement and explosive energy, with fluid strokes that appear to dance across the canvas.
Jean Soyer's powerful abstract work captures the essence of spontaneous expression through its energetic composition and bold color contrast. The vibrant crimson streams that surge across the deep violet background evoke a sense of primal energy—perhaps reminiscent of cosmic forces or an emotional eruption. The gestural quality and dynamic movement in this piece clearly reference the Action Painting tradition that dominated mid-20th century abstraction.
One can detect the influence of Georges Mathieu in Soyer's calligraphic approach and theatrical gesture, particularly in how the red forms appear to have been applied with rapid, decisive movements. The dramatic color contrast and textural depth also bring to mind the works of Pierre Soulages, whose exploration of light and dark created similar emotional resonance. While Nicolas de Staël's influence might be detected in Soyer's approach to color relationships, this particular work leans more toward the lyrical abstraction movement pioneered by artists like Hans Hartung, with its emphasis on gestural freedom and emotional intensity.
Soyer demonstrates masterful control of his medium despite the seemingly spontaneous application. Using his signature technique of large brushes and combs, he creates rich textural variations that invite closer inspection. Some viewers might perceive a suggestion of a flame or energetic figure in the central red formation—a momentary bridge between pure abstraction and symbolic representation. This tension between the non-representational and the suggestive gives the work its compelling visual power.
The thick impasto technique creates a three-dimensional quality that changes as light plays across its surface, making the painting a dynamic presence in any space. This work exemplifies Soyer's commitment to exploring the expressive possibilities of paint itself, celebrating the medium's materiality while creating a composition of remarkable emotional impact.
- Creator:Jean Soyer (1937, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Clermont-Ferrand, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: E1281stDibs: LU1041115851722
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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