Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 4
John BarkleyEmerging And Receding #32022
2022
$11,775
£9,024.11
€10,371.63
CA$16,538.57
A$18,509.71
CHF 9,689.17
MX$224,859.38
NOK 123,027.84
SEK 116,097.78
DKK 77,390.62
About the Item
"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art making process largely determines the completion of the piece, and one work often then leads to another. My experience within the studio is a catalyst for my departure from a mode of modern secular monophasic consciousness into an experience of interconnected consciousness with nature and all living things. My environmental concerns, existential questions, and my academic interests influence the starting point. In the work I contemplate questions pertaining to ultimate meaning, death and issues of personal control.
In 2000, I wrote a Masters thesis which created a new hermeneutic of art based upon the work of Jung, Tillich, and Hiedegger, it was subsequently applied to the work of Roland Poulin. The thesis included significant discussion about the relationship between art, cosmogony, and the human psyche. In my research I have studied philosophers and theologians that challenge conventional wisdom and advocate the adoption of a new mythology. I have been developing a visual vocabulary to explore this idea.
My work is influenced by and linked to many Quebec artists. My painting application has recently been compared, by one critic, to Riopelle and Borduas, and the contrast between the organic and geometric to Charles Gagnon. I have been influenced by Poulin’s use of opposites to create tension, and his use of dark void forms. In my work I examine consciousness by using abstraction and a symbolic vocabulary. A visual vocabulary has been derived from natural elements and industry and is used as a vehicle for the examination and expression of the contemporary psyche."
– John Barkley
- Creator:
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Montreal, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1194116740142
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1980
1stDibs seller since 2019
36 sales on 1stDibs
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Montreal, Canada
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllWithin and Beyond
By John Barkley
Located in Montreal, Quebec
"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
That Which Awakens
By John Barkley
Located in Montreal, Quebec
"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
That Which Awakens
By John Barkley
Located in Montreal, Quebec
"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Yearning
By John Barkley
Located in Montreal, Quebec
"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Emerging From Within #2
By John Barkley
Located in Montreal, Quebec
"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Towards an Embrace
By John Barkley
Located in Montreal, Quebec
"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
You May Also Like
"Upstream"
By Max Hammond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the time he was four years old Max Hammond was destined to paint, as he began on the walls of his home, a budding muralist. As he ran along the edges of the salt marshes of the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$24,000
Water's Edge
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 28x20 pastel invites you to the serene meeting point of land and water, where soft textures and flowing lines evoke the calm beauty of a tranquil shoreline. Gentle hues blend to...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pastel
$1,950
Untitled #21
By Don Wunderlee
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I consider my work to be abstract but I often journey into making a painting that directly draws inspiration from landscape
Words that describe this piece: natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Chaos Theory #23
Located in Nashville, TN
"Chaos Theory #23" is an encaustic-on-panel piece by Charles Ivey from his "Chaos Theories" series. Ivey uses the encaustic process of combining hot beesw...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Wax, Encaustic, Wood Panel, Pigment
$2,076 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract R 2431
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've unleashed a symphony of emotions using acrylics, layering vivid contrasts between light and darkness. It's an abstract expression of resilience and hope, where...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Chrystallize
By Perry Burns
Located in Fairfield, CT
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
