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Covering Up The Past

Preston M. Smith (PMS)

United States (US) • VIEW PROFILE >

YEAR:

SIZE:

2016

91.5 H x 122 W x 4 cm

MEDIUM:

Oil on canvas

CATEGORY:

Painting

2 562 €

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Painting for me is a raw and cathartic expression of my inner self. It is also an expression of the human condition. I see myself almost as a conduit for expressing raw and passionate emotions, without a filter. I think this is why people respond to my work, because they recognize these emotions from my art, in themselves. I have personally used art to heal and work through some rough periods in my life, and I like to say that my art (and life) is a process of transitioning from "darkness into light".

ARTWORK STORY

This painting is the epitome of an emotional abstract creation. It was painted over a very old self portrait in black and white and therefore the title "Covering Up The Past" has both a literal and figurative meaning. This piece is one of a kind and striking in it's use of black and white, with hints of yellows and red which pop against the negative space. The texture and subtle variation of color really enhance this piece and give it more depth and energy.