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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Brett Ginsburg, Nocturnal Musings, 2024

Brett Ginsburg

Nocturnal Musings, 2024
acrylic on canvas
132 x 172 x 4 cm
52 x 67 3/4 x 1 1/2 in
unique
Nocturnal Musings draws the viewer into a complex interplay of forms and light. Inspired by a 3D model of a coolant system, the composition features three cylindrical drum forms that...
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Nocturnal Musings draws the viewer into a complex interplay of forms and light. Inspired by a 3D model of a coolant system, the composition features three cylindrical drum forms that loosely reference Duchamp's chocolate grinder painting, albeit from a contrasting perspective. Through a cropped viewport, the painting suggests an expansive space beyond the picture plane, illuminated by an artificial light source that adds a digital sheen to the scene. Ginsburg employs chiaroscuro, reminiscent of Goya, to create a charged negative atmospheric space, heightening the tension within the composition. This use of light and shadow serves not only as a nod to art history but also as a formal tool to accentuate the central forms. The image challenges the surface of the picture plane, blurring the boundaries between reality and abstraction.
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2024
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