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
$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
$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
$1,200
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Big Little #142: Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting in Red and Blue Stripe
By Vincent Pomilio
Located in Hudson, NY
"Big Little #142" (Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting) by Vincent Pomilio Colorful abstract painting on panel made with mixed media in a bright red and blue palette acrylic, p...
Marble
$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
$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
$22,000
H 44 in W 44 in D 3 in
“Roses and Flowers” abstract expressionist oil painting organic flora assemblage
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A textural oil painting by Darius Yektai (b. 1973 / Southampton, NY) made up of a motley of flowers, from Roses, to Hydrangeas, to Babys Breath and more. Affixed to an oil painting w...
Resin, Found Objects, Oil, Organic Material, Tape, Foam Board
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 59 in W 48 in D 1 in
"Johnnie Walker Black" waxwork multi-panel wall installation, geometric, orange
By Joanne Ungar
Located in New York, NY
Vivid oranges, violets, blue and golden yellow tones are created through Joanne Ungar's unique poured wax process in this multi-panel wall installation. 48"x59"x 1" pigmented wax, board, photograph, installed on welded metal backing brace (included) signed on reverse by artist, with a COA. This wall piece is composed of 24 cast wax panels, created in high quality archival materials. The abstracted image imbedded in the work is the open and unfolded form of a Johnnie Walker...
Wax, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Encaustic
$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
$900
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Big Little 129 (Striped Abstract Geometric Painting in Tones of Yellow & Red)
By Vincent Pomilio
Located in Hudson, NY
Big Little 119 (Striped Abstract Geometric Painting in Tones of Blue & Red) by Vincent Pomilio Colorful abstract painting on panel made with mixed media in tones of Yellow Pink & bu...
Marble
$950
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Big Little 127 (Abstract Geometric Painting in Brown, Aqua, Red, & Yellow)
By Vincent Pomilio
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract Geometric square mixed media painting on panel in colorful shades with aqua, yellow, pink, light green, and red on a background of brown with yellow highlights Big Little #1...
Marble
$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
$1,200
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Big Little #144 (Contemporary Plaid Cross-Hatched Pattern Geometric Abstraction)
By Vincent Pomilio
Located in Hudson, NY
"Big Little #144" (Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting) by Vincent Pomilio Colorful abstract painting on panel made with mixed media in a bright red and white palette acrylic, ...
Marble