Large abstract modern painting in bold colors reds, turquoise, orange, green.

2018

Colourful, French mixed media abstract, acrylic, newsprint and ink from the 1980s. The canvas is signed and dated bottom right but we have not yet managed to decipher it. A colourful and engaging painting crossing over styles. The colourfield elements are reminiscent of the work of Mark Rothko, three defined bands of colour in orange/pink tones vertically dissecting the painting with one horizontal band across the top, and yet the elongated depiction of the female figures within the bands remind us of Gustav Klimt and his paintings of Adele. The background of the painting has been worked broadly with a palette knife whilst the detail has been added quickly and deftly with ink or finer brushstrokes. With the addition of newsprint (in French) the artist may...

Abstract artist Paul Kirley creates visual experiences that connect people to place as though they were dreaming. Links between reality and abstraction are created as a series of painted layers and gestures, yielding a vibrant abstract landscape. The creative process of each artwork presents opportunities to live fully immersed in the stories and places of our dreams. This abstract diptych landscape painting consists of two separate panels, the combined dimensions are 24 inches high by 48 inches wide. The sides of this motion filled artwork are painted white. It does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and worldwide shipping available. It is signed by the artist on the back of the artwork. A certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery is included. Kirley grew up in a family of artists and designers. Art was an integral part of his life as a child. Kirley’s artistic influences vary; from a connection to landscape, buildings, family memories, to architecture, history, and landscaping. He discovered both photography and a love of fifties abstract expressionist painting in his teens. Paul Kirley's works have been exhibited in North America, Italy, and Germany and collected worldwide. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA EDUCATION 1991 Art Center College of Design- Pasadena, CA 1989 Summer Internship, JOOP! Fashion Hamburg, Germany EXHIBITIONS 2021-23 Artspace Warehouse, Ongoing exhibition, Los Angeles, CA 2020 Visual Field Automation- Group Show, March, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Informal Languages- Group show, October, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA UGallery Ongoing online gallery exhibition 2015 Abstract Enlightenment- Group show, October, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2014 Cosmic Scatterings Of Abstraction- Group show, October Artspace Warehouse Gallery, Los Angeles CA. 2013 John Denning Studio Gallery - Sonoma, CA Artspace Warehouse Gallery- Los Angeles, CA Arts Guild of Sonoma Gallery- Sonoma, CA 2012 Christofle Showroom- Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA Enoteca Della Santina- Sonoma, CA Venice Art Walk...