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"Shape Study #9" Drawing

→ Ralph Paquin, United States

Drawing, Conte on Paper

23 W x 29 H in

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$2,460

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In this series of smaller works on paper, Paquin continually and playfully presents the stark contrast of flattened space against contour, color and organomorphic shapes. This visual combination of colors and patterns as well as the experimentation of object shape is based upon older chemical PH ba...

Year Created:

2016

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Drawing, Conte on Paper

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One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

23 W x 29 H x 0.1 D in

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Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

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Certificate is Included

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Ralph Paquin

About the Artist

Ralph Paquin

United States

ARTIST STATEMENT - 2025
Cause & Effect
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From an early age, I was captivated by the intricacies of human biology and genetics—an initial curiosity that evolved into a broader investigation of human origin and consciousness. This exploration has expanded to include cosmology, archeology, mysticism, and belief systems. These fields, combined with lived experience, form a kind of visual encyclopedia that fuels my creative output.
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My work draws from observation, imagination, and experimentation. Mysticism and natural phenomena influence my abstracted forms, while humor often shapes layered metaphors. Whether rooted in complex concepts or intuitive impulses, my approach is intentional, dimensional, and rigorously crafted.
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I work with a wide range of materials and techniques, from spontaneous “free form” sculpting to intricate, multi-step cold casting. Each sculpture is fabricated using traditional and contemporary methods, with materials selected for their durability, flexibility, and expressive potential.
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My artworks serve as philosophical vessels—bridging the tangible and the cosmic, the seen and the unseen. They invite viewers to reflect on the mysteries of existence, the intersections of art and science, and the invisible structures that shape our reality.

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