e·the·re·al - extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
ETHEREAL SERIES 06
20 X 24 in
mixed media on paper / 2024
ORIGINAL - 20" x 24" - $500
PRINT - 20" x 24" - $30.73
Experience the serene beauty of The ETHEREAL SERIES 06 painting, capturing the tranquility of a mountain landscape with water and waves under a peaceful blue sky. Perfect for art enthusiasts.
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GALLERY WALL
SHIBBOLETH SHOW
Shibboleth Show opens
Saturday Oct 5th, 2024, 5-8pm
at 53 s 11th, 4A, Williamsburg
O'Delle Abney, Peter Acheson, John Ahearn, Farrell Brickhouse, Melanie Brock, Petey Brown, Denise Corley, Fernando Eguchi, Tom Fitzgibbon, Mary Flinn, Pinkney Herbert, Christine Hughes, Bill Jensen, Simone/Jonas Kyle, Margarit Lewczuk, Patrice Lorenz, Mary Ann Monforton, William Norton, William Patterson, Deborah Schneider, Lawrence Swan, Alice Zinnes - Curated by TomFitzgibbon.com #icebox4 @icebox4go
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53 South 11th Street, #4A, icebox4.com
October 5 - October 29, 2024
Reception: Saturday, October 5th, 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
O Abney, Ahearn, P Acheson, F Brickhouse, Brock, P Brown, D Corley, F Eguchi, T Fitzgibbon, M Flinn, P Herbert, C Hughes, M Monforton, W Norton, W Patterson, D Schneider, L Swan, A Zinnes - curated Tom Fitzgibbon
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Long-time New Yorker, O'DELLE ABNEY Ethereal Series demonstrates the dramatic power of the poured painting technique, where fluid layers and expressive brushstrokes merge to create a powerful sense of movement.
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Abney says: "By letting paint do what paint does, I am able to experience the natural flow of nature, be it microscopic, aerial or global, the view is the same." "
O'Delle Abney's Creative Universe
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Ethereal Series
The Ethereal Series builds upon the foundation laid in the previous Collage Series, where abstract graphic images were combined with poured elements, uniform lines, and a stabilizing solid bar. In the Collage Series, a structured process emerged: a fluid poured element initiated the composition, followed by graphic responses to the pour, uniform lines as a bridge between the two, and finally, a solid one-inch color bar that grounded the composition, extending along three-quarters of the 16x20 canvas.
In contrast, the Ethereal Series seeks to break away from the rigidity and predictability of those graphic forms, embracing a more painterly and emotionally resonant approach. These non-representational paintings introduce fluidity and spontaneity, softening the structure of the previous works. The process begins with a solid, sprayed background on a 20x24 white paper board, providing a foundation for the dynamic layers that follow. A more fluid, risk-taking poured image defines the second layer, lending a sense of immediacy and unpredictability. The surrounding space is then filled with flowing, wave-like lines that extend to the borders, further enhancing the sense of movement and energy.
In place of the solid bar from the Collage Series, a dark, wavy brushstroke takes its place, more gestural and emotionally charged. This brushstroke becomes a central, expressive element, adding depth and a sense of spiritual resonance to the composition. The color palette, with its rich and complementary hues, evokes a spiritual or ethereal quality, inviting deeper emotional interpretation.
This series strikes a balance between structure and freedom. While I find comfort in the familiar formula that provides a sense of control and predictability, the pouring and splash-like brushstrokes inject risk and vulnerability, leading to a more evocative, emotional outcome. The Ethereal Series has resonated with many viewers, who have described it as both visually captivating and emotionally engaging.
— O'Delle Abney
