Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience.
David often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism.
David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture, still within the horizon of his abiding concerns for sociopolitical questioning through art-making. His work is included in the public collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Denver Art Museum, Jewish Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Edward Albee Foundation and others.
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The Navigator (Small)
By Michael David
Located in Phoenix, AZ
encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...
Wood, Panel, Wax, Oil
$6,500
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Memory Wall 6: Maximalist Abstract Painting in Red, Peach, Pink, Teal, Green
By Vincent Pomilio
Located in Hudson, NY
Large, brightly colored abstract geometric painting in various shades of red, pink, and peach with accents of mint green, teal, blue, yellow, white and black. "Memory Wall #6" made ...
Plaster, Wax, Acrylic, Panel, Pigment
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
The Whole Thing bright abstract painting colorful pattern
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimitri incorporates and captures free form expression using urban iconography, text, collage and traditions methods.
Oil, Panel
$14,000
H 48 in W 96 in D 5 in
"CHERENKOV CYCLOTRON" Abstract Painting 48" x 96" inch by Cameron Michel
Located in Culver City, CA
"CHERENKOV CYCLOTRON" Abstract Painting 48" x 96" inch by Cameron Michel Michel has been an apprentice to established artists Matthew Barney (NY), Sterling Ruby (LA), and The Haas B...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,500
H 48 in W 24 in D 3.5 in
"BECQUEREL" Abstract Mixed media painting 48" x 24" inch by Cameron Michel
Located in Culver City, CA
"BECQUEREL" Abstract Mixed media painting 48" x 24" inch by Cameron Michel Michel has been an apprentice to established artists Matthew Barney (NY), St...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$900
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Big Little 117 (Striped Abstract Geometric Painting in Tones of Blue & Red)
By Vincent Pomilio
Located in Hudson, NY
Big Little 117 (Striped Abstract Geometric Painting in Tones of Blue & Red) by Vincent Pomilio Colorful abstract painting on panel made with mixed media in tones of blue & burgundy ...
Marble
$28,000
H 48 in W 78 in D 1.5 in
"Amidst the Color" - Large Mixed Media Abstract on Wood - Red, Yellow, and Blue
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Amidst the Color", 2022 Oil Paint, Tape, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood The artist signed the back of the painting. This large-scale abstract...
Oil, Wood, Tape, Wood Panel
$4,600
H 20 in W 21 in
Still Life 12-9-19, red gestural abstract mixed media painting, 2019
By Ray Kass
Located in New York, NY
The latest from Ray Kass' series of abstracted red "still lifes:" a departure from his large-scale compositions, this latest trio of paintings saturate their more compressed planes. ...
Wax, Oil, Watercolor, Panel, Rag Paper, Pigment, Mica
$1,250
H 12 in W 12 in D 2 in
Big Little #146 (Small, Square Abstract Painting with Colorful Linear Patterns)
By Vincent Pomilio
Located in Hudson, NY
Big Little #146 (Small, Square Abstract Painting with Linear Patterns) by Vincent Pomilio acrylic, pigmented plaster, and wax on wood panel 12 x 12 inches, unframed signed, verso Th...
Plaster, Wax, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Pigment
$14,000
H 48 in W 96 in D 5 in
"U - 333" Abstract Painting 48" x 96" inch by Cameron Michel
Located in Culver City, CA
"U - 333" Abstract Painting 48" x 96" inch by Cameron Michel Michel has been an apprentice to established artists Matthew Barney (NY), Sterling Ruby (LA), and The Haas Brothers (LA)...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$9,500
H 48 in W 66 in D 3.5 in
"U - 235" Abstract Painting 48" x 66" inch by Cameron Michel
Located in Culver City, CA
"U - 235" Abstract Painting 48" x 66" inch by Cameron Michel Michel has been an apprentice to established artists Matthew Barney (NY), Sterling Ruby (LA), and The Haas Brothers (LA)...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$8,500
H 72 in W 48 in D 3 in
"Prince of Blue" Abstract Painting 72" x 48" inch by Cameron Michel
Located in Culver City, CA
"Prince of Blue" Abstract Painting 72" x 48" inch by Cameron Michel Michel has been an apprentice to established artists Matthew Barney (NY), Sterling ...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$14,000
H 48 in W 96 in D 5 in
"HARLEM CANDU" Abstract Mixed media painting 48" x 96" inch by Cameron Michel
Located in Culver City, CA
"HARLEM CANDU" Abstract Mixed media painting 48" x 96" inch by Cameron Michel Michel has been an apprentice to established artists Matthew Barney (NY), Sterling Ruby (LA), and The H...
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic