Saturday 14 January 2012

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THE SPIRIT OF MY ABSTRACT PAINTING

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My paintings are my quest towards what I am. They are the result of my conservation studies in ancient techniques and methodologies, and my gained insight into modern materials, their properties and their workability.

I experience my paintings through the freedom that my materials offer, through tone, texture and rhythm as one may experience music. And in my workshop, I tend to lose myself to the frantic application of my paints to my canvas, and as those deep layers of intense color emerge through the bold strokes and find their place on my surface, it feels like utter perfection.  And it is this love of materials and the freedom gained by them that is reflected in my works.


Cosmopolitan nights - Private Collection
1000 x 250mm



Cosmopolitan nights details



From Reproduction to Abstraction


Judith beheading Holofernes after Caravaggio

Wednesday 11 January 2012

The Fire Series - Abstract Art

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Flight - abstract 1 Fire Series 
Acrylic on canvas
760 x 1010 mm

This painting is the first abstract painting in my Fire Series. It is a luscious composition in red. The painting reveals a sculpturally textured surface. The depth and luminosity of the paint layers give it a near-amorphous quality. It is stretched on 35mm thick chunky wooden stretcher frame with keys. The painting has a coppery edge finishing and does not need framing. Ready to be hung. One of its best qualities is that it changes according to the light it is in.  For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM

Flight - abstract 1 Fire Series
Detail




Abstract 2 Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
760 x 1010 mm

The second abstract painting in my Fire Series is a strong and vibrant composition in red with hints of the underlying metal coppery pigments. This abstract painting has been executed in bold brush strokes and shows areas of luminous bright tones against deep vibrant shadows. A dynamic lively composition to fit any modern interior.  Stretched on 35mm thick chunky wooden stretcher frame with keys.  The painting has black side edges with a coppery edge finishing and does not need framing. Ready to be hung. For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM


Abstract 2 Fire Series
Details




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Emilia in Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
760 x 1010 mm

Emilia - a portrait inspired by the role of the modern female in today's society.   Emilia's intensive gaze matches the feeling of the painting which remains very strong and bold throughout.  The painting has been executed freely with a number of layers of pigments overlying areas of luminous bright gold to produce a rich bright red.  Stretched on 35mm thick chunky wooden stretcher frame with keys.  The painting has black side edges and does not need framing. Ready to be hung. For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM



Emilia in Fire Series
Details

Fay in Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
760 x 1010 mm

The painting has been executed freely with a number of layers of pigments overlying areas of luminous bright silver to produce a rich bright red.  Stretched on 35mm thick chunky wooden stretcher frame with keys.  The painting has black side edges and does not need framing. Ready to be hung. For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM


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Luscious Freedom - Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas

This painting has been named Luscious Freedom  for the luscious picture that was born through my spontaneous moments of freedom while working on it. Bold and free brushwork make up this painting that reveals a jewel-like effect whereby one gets a certain luminosity that changes with the light. The painting was amongst the first where copper pigments have been superimposed with other pigments to give a certain translucency.  The painting remains the most serious and regal of the whole collection and also one of my most favourite. Visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM


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Despite all - Abstract in Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
760 x 1010 mm


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Corded for life - Abstract 5 Fire Series
Mixed media on canvas
700 x 1200 mm

In this painting I am inspired by Michelangelo's iconic reference of God's hand giving life to Adam.  The painting speaks about love's eternal connection that will exist forever despite physical distances and death. The painting has been executed freely with a number of layers of pigments over some collage and texture in the central area. The deep reds towards the edges create a steady background for the central abstract composition in deep oranges and gold.  The beauty of this painting lies also in its versatility and numerous interpretations of it that I have been given.  Stretched on 35mm thick chunky wooden stretcher frame with keys.  The painting has black side edges with a coppery edge finishing and does not need framing. Ready to be hung.  For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM

Corded for life Detail




Hanging over the water - Abstract 6 Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
1830 x 1215 mm

Hanging over the water is one of my largest paintings.  It is a subtle myriad of suspended reds that will produce a luminous picture to shine through the deep blood red background.  I have been enthralled by the effect of certain pigments next to one another or their effect when superimposed.  So this painting is a play of depth and luminosity,created by the choice of centain pigments over others. The properties of this painting remain difficult to show through normal photography.  The painting may be termed as rich, luscious and fiery with subtly variations in depths that reveal different strengths according to the light.  So one gets different effects as the painting seems to change according to the time of day when lightened only by daylight.  Its rich beautiful tones and balanced compostion will adorn any large modern up-style space. 

The painting is stretched onto a chunky 35mm thick wooden stretcher. The stretcher frame has numerous internal supports but remains light-weight.  The side edges are black and the painting does not need framing. Ready to hang.  For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM

 Hanging over the water - Abstract 6 Fire Series Detail




Kissing the water Triptych - Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
1830 x 1215 mm

This is also one of the largest paintings I have composed.  This triptych presents a depth that cannot be transmitted through a photograph. The background is essentially black and charcoal gray and in a certain light, one sees the shimmer of a purple glaze.  Bold brushstrokes of paint have been applied freely with other thickly applied paint to form impastoes. 

The paintings are stretched onto a chunky 35mm thick wooden stretcher. The stretcher frame has internal supports but remains light-weight.  The side edges are black and the triptych does not need framing. Ready to hang.  For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit WWW.AGATHAGRIMA.COM





Kissing the water Triptych - Fire Series  Details



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Heavenly still waters over turbulence - Triptych Fire Series
Mixed Media on stretched canvas






Heavenly still waters over turbulence - Details



 Study in red 1 -  Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
1200 x 700 mm


 Study in red 2 -  Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
1200 x 700 mm

Study in red 3 -  Fire Series
Acrylic on canvas
1200 x 700 mm


The Water Series

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The Awakening - Abstract 1 The Water Series
Acrylic on canvas
1500 x 1000 mm

The Awakening is the first abstract painting in the Water Series.  Paint has been applied using different techniques with the aim of gaining this atmospheric effect. Underlying metal (copper) gives a further trnslucent effect to the overall surface.  The painting has been termed as strong yet tranquil. 

The painting is stretched onto a 20mm thick wooden stretcher. The stretcher frame is light-weigth and has central internal supports kept open with wooden keys.  The side edges are black and the painting does not need framing. Ready to hang.  For quieries please contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com or visit

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The Awakening - Details


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Fish pond 1 - The Water Series
Acrylic on canvas
760 x 1010 mm


Fish pond 1 - Detail



Fish pond 1 - Detail



Fish pond 2 - The Water Series
Acrylic on canvas



Fish pond 2 - Detail


Waterfall 1 -  The Water Series
Mixed media on canvas
900 x 1200 mm


The painting has been executed on a textured surface.  It is perfect corridor art.  It currently hangs in raking light to give a lovely changing effect and a great visual experience as one passes from one side to the other of the painting. The painting is stretched onto thick 35mm chunky frame and has black edges.  does not need framing. For more details contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com


Waterfall 1 - Detail


Waterfall 2 - The Water Series
Mixed media on canvas
900 x 1200 mm


Waterfall 1 - Detail


Mutual Conversation - Abstract 3 The Water Series
Acrylic on canvas
900 x 1200 mm

Mutual Conversation - Detail



Corals 1 - The Water Series
Acrylic on canvas
1200 x 700 mm

The painting is stretched onto thick 35mm chunky frame and has black sides with copper edges.  Does not need framing. For more details contact Agatha on agatha.grima@gmail.com


Corals 1 - Detail



Corals 2 - The Water Series

Corals 2 - Detail