Artist: Dave Newman
Title: Synergy
Medium: Acrylic /Mixed Media
Dimensions: 24"h x 32"w
"Synergy" is an abstract painting that utilizes vibrant, contrasting colors and a variety of shapes, textures, and patterns. It is divided into several distinct sections, each with its own color scheme and thematic elements. In the upper left corner, a section features green overlaid with orange and yellow tones. Adjacent to this on the right, there is a more subdued block with a network of white scribbles creating a complex pattern over a gray background. Next to this is a bold, red square with a textured surface, exhibiting marks that add depth and movement to the color. Below, on the bottom left of the painting, the chaos and vibrancy of abstract techniques are evident, with splashes of color, thick paint applications, and dynamic interactions of multiple hues, including yellow, blue, and white. Next to this section, black paint that has been vigorously brushed creates a strong visual impact, with the intensity of the strokes conveying movement and energy. Moving right, a section is partitioned horizontally with the top half displaying a soft, pale blue and yellow overlaid with varying sizes of white circles, creating a bubbly effect. The bottom half shows a different abstraction, rich in color and texture with warm and earthy tones meeting bold yellows and oranges. Overall, the painting showcases a rich tapestry of techniques and visual experiences, each block inviting its own interpretation while harmoniously contributing to the whole composition. It seems to tell a story of contrasts: between order and chaos, movement and stillness, flatness and texture.