Violent Sunset

Title: Violent Sunset  - Acrylic on Canvas
Price for Signed Original (without frame*): $2,245 USD
Finished size of Original: H 24" x W 36"
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'Violent Sunset' is an arresting portrayal of the day's dramatic close, where the fiery passion of the setting sun clashes with the tranquil expanse of the impending night. This piece captures the dynamic interplay between warmth and coolness, movement and stillness, through its vibrant use of color and line.

Energetic splatters and bold streaks of orange slice through the calm blues, simulating the intense, almost explosive energy of a sunset sky. The cool blue background, varied in tone and intensity, provides a sense of vastness and depth, reminiscent of the sky stretching to infinity or the ocean's boundless expanse.
While abstract, 'Violent Sunset' evokes natural phenomena, such as the dazzling colors of the sun sinking into the sea or a landscape glimpsed in a moment of profound change. The addition of white brings complexity and vitality, creating highlights that impart texture and enhance the sense of tumultuous movement.

This painting is a bold statement, a conversation starter that combines the serene with the dynamic, reflecting the natural world's and our own inner contrasts.

The Art Critic's Review:
'Violent Sunset' is a striking testament to the power of color and form to convey the profound transitions of nature and life. Critics acclaim the painting for its bold energy and emotional depth, noting the effective contrast between the fiery oranges and the contemplative blues. The piece is celebrated for its ability to evoke the natural drama of a sunset and the metaphoric resonance of life's fleeting moments. The vigorous application of paint and the strategic use of highlights are seen as a reflection of the artist's skill in capturing the tumultuous yet beautiful chaos of change. In any environment, 'Violent Sunset' promises to be a captivating focal point, offering viewers a moment to ponder the vibrant end of the day and the complex emotions it stirs.

Additional Information:
This painting is a dynamic interplay of color and line, with a striking contrast between the cool, calm blues and the energetic, warm oranges. The splattered and splashed application of paint gives the piece an energetic, almost explosive quality, as if capturing a moment of intense action or the vibrant chaos of a sunset sky.
The bold orange streaks command attention and could represent the last rays of the sun as they cut through the blue of the approaching night. The blue background, varied in tone and intensity, provides a sense of depth and space, suggesting the vastness of the sky or the ocean.

The painting is abstract, yet one can find in it echoes of natural phenomena, like the streaking colors of a setting sun over the sea, or perhaps the abstracted forms of a landscape seen in a fleeting glance. The use of white adds a layer of complexity, offering highlights that create a sense of texture and movement.

An art critic might praise the work for its vigorous energy and use of color to convey emotion. The piece can be interpreted as an abstract representation of the end of the day, the transition from daylight to night, or as a metaphor for the end of a journey or a period in life.

In a living space, this painting would make a bold statement, possibly becoming a centerpiece that sets the mood and invites conversation. It's an evocative work that combines the serene with the dynamic, the tranquil with the tumultuous, reflecting the many contrasts we experience in the natural world and within ourselves.

*Framing: I have found that much like the painting itself, frames can be very personal in style and color. For this reason, all original canvases are priced without framing.  I have a preferred supplier for frames and if you'd like to have the piece shipped with a frame I DO NOT charge a markup on the frames and I DO NOT charge any cost for framing the art. Depending on your frame choice, there may be an increased shipping cost due to the weight of a frame you choose.  I am happy to work with you to select a frame or ship it without one.