$2,500
Description

Original Abstract Expressionist Painting

Artist: Doug Hyde
Year: 2024

Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 122 W x 122 H x 4 D cm / 48"W x 48"H x 1.6"D
Type: One-of-a-kind piece

Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the back of the canvas
Certificate of Authenticity: Included (issued by the artist)

Shipping: Ships in a wooden crate; free shipping worldwide
Ready to Hang: Hanging kits included
Wooden Stretcher: Included
Frame: Not included

About


"Nature's Resistance" captures the fierce and ongoing battle between the relentless spread of industrialization and the enduring strength of nature. The painting uses the deep, pervasive black to symbolize industrial forces, which encroach upon and intermingle with the vibrant, natural colors representing the environment.

In the upper section of the canvas, dark industrial tones dominate, seeping into the rich greens, yellows, and oranges that symbolize nature. This part of the painting evokes a sense of intrusion, where the built environment imposes itself upon the natural world.

Despite the encroachment, nature fights back. The middle section of the painting is a chaotic mix of colors and textures, where vibrant streaks of green and yellow burst through the industrial darkness. These colors symbolize nature's resilience and unyielding spirit, striving to reclaim its space and heal from the scars of industrialization.

The lower part of the painting reveals scraped and layered textures, representing the damage caused by industrial encroachment and the potential for renewal. The interplay of colors here suggests both decay and the promise of regeneration, as nature continues its struggle to thrive amidst adversity.

"Nature's Resistance" is a powerful reflection on the impact of human activity on the environment, emphasizing the ongoing conflict and the hope that nature will endure and ultimately prevail.

Closeups

Full of textures