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Katherine Kean
Tidal Motion contemporary landscape painting

2025

$900
£669.53
€784.97
CA$1,258.76
A$1,405.45
CHF 737.42
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“Tidal Motion" is inspired by the ferocity and grace of the ocean. This seascape is a visceral exploration of twin forces, where roiling waves weave a complex dance of destruction and creation upon the jagged cliffs of the shore. Through interplay of colors and textures, the artwork invites the viewer to witness the ceaseless push and pull of the sea's heart, whispering ancient secrets to those who stop to listen. Drenched in the blues of cascading waves, saturated teals flecked with crests of white, the foreground evokes fluidity and motion. Textured brushstrokes unfurl the story of water waging a timeless battle against the rigid majesty of dark, weathered rocks. Just beyond the chaos, subtler hues converge to form a distant horizon, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the foreground's dynamic fervor. Delicate gradations in the sky suggest the phantom whispers of calm amidst the roaring symphony below, alluding to the perpetual cycle of turmoil and peace that ebbs and flows with every tide. This 8 inch by 10 inch artwork is painted on a ¼ inch panel. It is framed, floating style, in a black wood frame. Framed dimensions are 9 x 11 x 1.25 inches. Katherine Kean’s paintings seek moments of breath-taking transition in nature; a gathering of clouds or changing tides; times when the elements of the landscape combine with the alchemy of imagination to illuminate the world of heightened mood and sensation. Her work aims to capture these fleeting moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise amid nature's turbulence, providing a visually and emotionally rich experience. She has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States and has been acquired by many private and corporate collections. She has been honored to have her work selected for Bloomingdales in Santa Monica, California, Schiffer's 100 Artists of the West Coast II, Paint America's Paint the Parks, Manhattan Arts Healing Arts International's Celebrate the Healing Power of Art and the National Weather Center 2015 Biennale and the 2024 Hawai'i Surrealist Exhibit.
  • Creator:
    Katherine Kean (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Desert, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1666216037612

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