Duality

This abstract artwork presents a stark contrast between two distinct sections: a textured, off-white upper half and a rough, black lower half. The off-white area is characterized by a thick, almost plaster-like application of paint, with visible brush strokes and a few scattered black marks adding depth and complexity. The black section below appears to have been applied with a similar textured technique, but with a more distressed and uneven finish, creating a sense of wear and imperfection. This juxtaposition of light and dark, smooth and rough, evokes a sense of duality and tension, perhaps symbolizing the contrast between purity and chaos, order and disorder. The minimalistic color palette emphasizes the textural differences and invites the viewer to contemplate the interplay of light and shadow, simplicity and complexity within the piece.

Artist: Alina Zorkina
Dimensions: 91cm (W) x 121cm (H) x 4cm (D)
Orientation: Portrait
Medium: Acrylic on stretched canvas
Style: Abstract Expressionism
Year: 2023
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Framed: No
Certificate of authenticity: Yes