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Karen Hansen
Paradox, Abstract Painting

2023

$3,450
£2,566.52
€3,009.04
CA$4,825.26
A$5,387.55
CHF 2,826.79
MX$66,491.86
NOK 35,533.10
SEK 33,247.51
DKK 22,447.98
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About the Item

Artist Comments
Warm shades of yellow, orange, and red, with hints of turquoise, infuse the painting with vibrancy. Its intricate details and subtle color shifts give it a lively and ethereal appearance. The lines and edges reveal a sense of freedom and spontaneity, appearing and fading to reveal structure within the chaos, hence the title.


About the Artist
Karen’s abstract paintings are best described as an exploration in color. Often monochromatic, her work is a meditative and serene improvisation in the movement and depth of paint. Whether executed in earthy shades or vibrant tones, each painting evokes a different mood for the viewer’s contemplation. Karen’s body of work gives a gentle nod to the Color Field movement of the 20th Century, grounding her portfolio solidly within the evolving story of contemporary art.


Words that describe this painting: atmospheric, ethereal, intuitive, peaceful, calm, cloud, panoramic, abstract, acrylic painting, orange


Paradox
Karen Hansen
Acrylic painting on cradled wood panel
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
24 in. h x 48 in. w x 1.6 in. d
10 lbs. 0 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1.6 in (4.07 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Paradox. Karen Hansen. Acrylic painting on cradled wood panel. Painting wraps around edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 776391stDibs: LU922114343052

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