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Emily Tan Copper and Sage Green Abstract Drip Painting with String

$1,450
£1,099.73
€1,263.09
CA$2,077.33
A$2,286.98
CHF 1,168.88
MX$27,295.75
NOK 14,882.36
SEK 13,926.57
DKK 9,434.52

About the Item

Suspended between cosmic energy and tactile abstraction, this striking mixed-media artwork by Tampa-based artist Emily Tan transcends the ordinary. Executed on thick, handcrafted plywood—reflecting her deeply personal process—copper and sage green pigments erupt across the surface in dynamic drips and pours, as though capturing the first seconds of creation itself. The composition vibrates with an elemental force, a visual echo of the "Big Bang" that feels both ancient and immediate. What makes this piece especially unique—and imbues it with narrative nuance—is the incorporation of string in the composition. Rather than merely supporting the artwork, the string radiates outward like sun’s rays, visually anchoring the abstract burst of color and adding a sculptural flourish that separates it from Tan’s more traditional drip works. This mixed-media assemblage takes the form of a perfect square—measuring 48 inches by 48 inches with a depth of roughly ⅝ inch—yet offers installation flexibility to shift mood and perspective: it may hang conventionally, or be rotated to form a dramatic diamond silhouette. A discreet French cleat system on the back ensures secure, gallery-ready mounting. In her artistic ethos, Tan prioritizes authentic expression and emotional resonance over polished precision. She begins by crafting her own plywood canvases—routing, sanding, and preparing the surface herself—to create an unfiltered conduit for gesture, color, and impact. In exhibitions and live paint performances across Tampa and beyond, she’s earned recognition for her visceral, colorful abstraction, combining spontaneous execution with design-minded elegance. This painting is not merely a decorative flourish—it is an event, a visual performance captured in pigment, fiber, and form. For collectors drawn to emotionally charged abstraction, sculptural subtleties, and authentic creative expression, it offers a rare chance to own a work that pulses with life, presence, and narrative possibility. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist drip painting by Tampa artist, Emily Tan. The copper and sage paint ignites the plywood surface with cosmic energy. It’s as if Tan has captured the essence of the “Big Bang” complete with the sun’s rays as implied by the string. Tan works almost exclusively in this drip manner with each composition taking on a life of it’s own. The addition of string is a bit of a deviation from Tan’s other work… making this painting especially unique. The mixed media assemblage is constructed on thick plywood. It’s a square dimension but can be hung from one corner like a diamond. There’s also a french cleat on the back for easy and safe wall mounting.
  • Similar to:
    (after) Jackson Pollock (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 0.62 in (1.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2010s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2255329771312

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