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Fragile Drawing

Tomie Blastik

United States

Drawing, Charcoal on Paper

Size: 30 W x 42 H x 1 D cm

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$1,287USD

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The connection between depression and addiction is fragile. Both conditions are highly intertwined and can easily trigger one another. For example, a person in recovery from addiction may experience a depressive episode that triggers a relapse, while a relapse can trigger intense feelings of depress...

Year Created:

2023

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Mediums:

Drawing, Charcoal on Paper

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

30 W x 42 H x 1 D cm

Ready to Hang:

No

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

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Ships Rolled in a Tube

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Shipping is included in price.

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Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.

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Serbia.

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Shipments from Serbia may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.

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Exploring themes of transformation, decay, and reconstruction, Tomie Blastik’s work embodies a collective exploration of metamorphosis. Blurring the boundaries between abstraction and figuration, the pieces exist in a state of flux—forms dissolving into chaotic textures before reassembling into new, shifting configurations. This shared tension between erosion and creation invites multiple interpretations, reflecting the dynamic and ever-changing nature of perception itself. Rather than fixed narratives, Blastik’s works function as an ongoing alchemical process, where materials and imagery undergo symbolic transmutation. The interplay of experimentation and control does not belong to a singular perspective but instead fosters a shared space for emotional depth, introspection, and reinterpretation. These works do not dictate meaning; they invite collaboration between artist, material, and viewer, forming a continuously evolving dialogue. Each piece engages with the raw forces of transformation and transmission, where textures dissolve into abstract energy before reforming into evocative, enigmatic imagery. Like a collective experiment in chaos and precision, the artworks balance instinct with structure, offering a fertile crossroads of abstraction and form. Together, they create a space that resists singular conclusions—one that is open, fluid, and shaped by the perspectives brought to it.

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