Theresa Vandenberg Donche

Blue Table, Painting, Oil on Canvas

2022

The outlook from a high place is soothing—details and immediate difficulties blur and recede, the panorama of place brings perspective and context. A view of the horizon is centeri...

Interior walls have all sorts of metaphorical meanings. Barriers, structure, safety, psychological walls that show the test of time, worn, chipped. Intuitively painted, structurally...

In this captivating composition, Sophie Dumont explores the nuances of still life with bottles, employing an abstract treatment through the medium of oil and knife. The carefully chosen palette, dominated by shades of blue and white, invites interpretation rather than dictation. Sophie Dumont's masterful use of the palette knife creates a dynamic interplay of texture, adding depth to the canvas. The blue tones, rich and varied, find a perfect counterbalance in the warmth of orange, creating a harmonious visual dialogue that animates the entire composition. This artwork, left unframed, emphasizes the raw essence of the piece. However, the edges of the painting are meticulously painted, offering a polished completeness to the piece even without additional framing. The decision to leave it unframed speaks to a deliberate choice, allowing the viewer to engage directly with the artwork. On the back, a hook is thoughtfully placed, facilitating ease of display for the collector. The artist's signature in the lower right corner adds a personal touch, marking it as an authentic creation by Sophie Dumont. Furthermore, a certificate of authenticity accompanies the artwork, assuring the provenance and originality of this abstract symphony in blue...

Born in Havana, Cuba, in the late 70s during a well-documented time of religious and political oppression, abstract expressionist artist Mirtha Moreno, immigrated to the United State...