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Ben Watkins
Gossamer

2023

$6,440
$9,20030% Off
£4,883.40
£6,976.2930% Off
€5,705.44
€8,150.6330% Off
CA$9,208.83
CA$13,155.4830% Off
A$9,350.11
A$13,357.3030% Off
CHF 5,300.38
CHF 7,571.9730% Off
MX$113,903.91
MX$162,719.8630% Off
NOK 62,689.28
NOK 89,556.1230% Off
SEK 62,707.51
SEK 89,582.1530% Off
DKK 42,647.21
DKK 60,924.5930% Off

About the Item

This yellow and dark blue/green work of art was created on a sheet of black plexiglass. The surface you see is created by rabbeting ( woodworking term) a single continuous groove in the surface. Paint is sprayed on the surface and then sanded away, leaving behind color in the groove. A final red iridescent layer is added to the entire painting. I was on an early morning flight when I imagined this piece. Looking out I noticed how the tops of clouds were ablaze with the occurring sunrise. Looking down I saw the land was still in darkness and it occurred to me, clouds are the first to witness a sunrise. The thought stuck with me and I made this piece.
  • Creator:
    Ben Watkins (1977, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Lincoln, RI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1714211772812

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