Always Part and Always Whole II - Abstract Acrylic on Paper
Soft pastels create this ethereal abstract, by Florida artist, Ronald Dennis Reams (American, b. 1950).
Mat size: 16"H x 12"W
Paper size: 9.88"H x 7.38"W
Reams explores the energy of his art in a sculptural way, building layer upon layer, color upon color. This visceral interpretation aligns with Reams' intent to always paint in the moment, allowing the paint, the emotion, and the energy of the painting to direct what happens on the canvas.
In the late nineties, Reams began putting vignettes of drawings and paintings together. He then built fifteen-foot panels of these fragments, creating the equivalent of abstract collage. These large-scale pieces reflected his search for a non-routine way of painting. This new media approach paved the way for the works that followed, as the artist carved out a distinct artistic style of his own.
The artist began his formal education at Ringling School of Arts but credits his mentors - David Anderson, Edgar...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
