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William O'Connor
WILD HORSES-2, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
2021

Name: WILD HORSES-2, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
Brand: William O'Connor
Rating: 5 (24 reviews)

$3,500

£2,646.21

€3,087.95

CA$4,980.33

A$5,052.36

CHF 2,884.63

MX$61,176.23

NOK 33,959.16

SEK 33,846.46

DKK 23,090.76

About the Item

WILD HORSES-2, Original Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2021 30" x 40" x 2" (HxWxD) Oil and Newspaper on Canvas Hand-signed by the artist. This large-format oil painting by artist William O'Connor is reminiscent of the abstract expressionist painter Arshile Gorky. With sporadic paint strokes and undulating organic shapes strewn about the canvas, this work has an energy and rhythm that carries the viewer on a journey. A golden yellow covers most of the composition, while shapes of red, blue, purple, and pink bring about moments of rest. Black and white contours connect these instances, furthering the dynamism present in this work. Small moments of negative space between brush strokes reveal layers of paper and text that have been collaged within the artwork. Artist Commentary: This is the second painting in the WILD HORSES series. Some of those early, golden 1970's days are still haunting me, and the Rolling Stones released all of those memories for me. Pieces of old newspaper from the June 5th, 1968 Tribune Evening Star were embedded into the oil paint. About the Artist: Beginning life in the heartland of America gave William O’Connor a sense of wonderment in the changing landscape and sky. The distinct seasons in Nebraska left indelible images for him to remember as a painter. The inspirations for his work often come from the recall of childhood memories in Lincoln and later on, life in Southern California. After exciting teenage years, there came a hitch in the US Navy serving his country. More images came from days on the open sea and fascinating foreign places. Subjects of his paintings may include: ancient myths; connections with animals and wildlife; historical places; as well as industrial images. The style and technique of his work evolved from the influence of Modernism and Abstract Expressionism as seen by the masters such as Willem de Kooning and Richard Diebenkorn. This type of painting allows William the freedom of expression especially with vibrant color, invented shapes, and fascinating details, to reveal his inner experience. Series are very prevalent in his work as well as triptychs, diptychs, and individual themes. While attending Otis Art Institute, LA Valley College, and Pasadena City College, William gained a fine art background during his studies of figure drawing, print making, sculpture, art history, ceramics, and other fundamental art courses. This experience served to drive him further into a deliberate pathway of eclectic study from several different institutions and by various professional artists. A great many afternoons during “closed to the public” hours, were spent studying and drawing from the Master’s paintings hanging in the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. From this formidable background in fine art came the choice to concentrate solely on the traditional medium of oil paint.

Creator:
William O'Connor
Creation Year:
2021
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil,Newsprint
Movement & Style:
Abstract Expressionist
Period:
21st Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Boston, MA
Reference Number:
Seller: 824181stDibs: LU1634210868092

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