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Gravitas 15 Painting

Steve Hartman

United States

Painting, Acrylic on Paper

Size: 6 W x 6 H x 0.1 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The Gravitas abstract painting series extends Steve Hartman's abstract watercolor style and introduces heavy, black, amorphous shapes in a bold, interrupting manner. Each painting uses Golden SoFlat Matte Acrylic Paint, Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor on Fluid 6" x 6" 140 cold press paper. The Gravitas series is best viewed in a grid of framed and matted paintings, and would elevate any space. These small works were inspired by a recent visit to a Henri Matisse exhibit in St. Louis, along with an adjacently curated show of artist Paul Chan at the Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis. The interplay of the bold, black shapes in the Gravitas series serves as a homage to Henri Matisse's pioneering paper cut artworks, where the French master used scissors to create dynamic forms with simple yet profound gestures. Just as Matisse explored the tension between positive and negative space in his cutouts, Hartman's use of heavy, interrupting shapes adds a sense of depth and contrast to his abstract compositions. By incorporating elements from Matisse's oeuvre, Hartman not only pays tribute to the modernist icon but also infuses his work with a timeless resonance, bridging the gap between past and present artistic movements.

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Painting:

Acrylic on Paper

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One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

6 W x 6 H x 0.1 D in

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Steve Hartman, an esteemed American artist and creative director hailing from the heart of the Midwest, brings over three decades of honed expertise in corporate branding to the realm of interior design. With a career spanning 30 years as a designer and an even longer tenure as an artist and creator, Steve's multifaceted background enriches his approach to supporting interior designers and art buyer for residential and corporate spaces. Drawing from his extensive experience in corporate branding, Steve curates his own art works with a unique blend of precision and experimentation. His keen eye for color, special, tonal techniques acquired during his day job harmonizes seamlessly with his artistic inclination towards spontaneity and embracing the unexpected. Throughout his illustrious career, Steve has cultivated a distinctive style characterized by his fearless exploration of color, light, and textures. His penchant for embracing randomness and organic applications in his artistic endeavors serves as a catalyst for innovative concepts seen in the realm of interior spaces. The symbiotic relationship between Steve's roles as a creative director and an artist fuels his creative endeavors, fostering a dynamic interplay between structured design principles and the free-spirited essence of artistic expression. This fusion not only informs but elevates his approach to art making for multiple audiences, allowing for a unique synthesis of deliberate curation and the magic of serendipity. Steve's ability to draw inspiration from contrasting theories and seamlessly integrate them into his creative process results in interior designs that are not only visually captivating but also infused with a sense of purposeful spontaneity. His thirty years of practice in corporate branding, creative direction and design serve as a foundation, lending a strategic edge to his innovative design solutions in the world of interior spaces.

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