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"We are the architects of our own destruction" Painting

Miguelangelo Veiga, Portugal

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

145.7 W x 78.7 H in

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Architecture is by definition the practice of designing spaces organised to house different types of activities, we intend them to be functional and durable, however, all creation is subjected to the rules of time and inevitably to their ruin and destruction. Despite this announced destiny and the a...

Year Created:

2016

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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

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One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

145.7 W x 78.7 H x 2 D in

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Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

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Certificate is Included

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Portugal.

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These works are defined by a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, often achieved through subtle, layered applications of paint. The approach to abstraction draws upon a wide range of references from the man-made world — from cities and buildings to broader urban infrastructures. The paintings are built through multiple layers that evoke depth and complexity. Various media and techniques are employed, including acrylic paint, Indian ink, and collage elements. Gestural marks and lines frequently suggest movement, energy, and time, while other compositions are more restrained, leaning toward minimalism. These abstract paintings invite viewers to engage with the emotional and sensory dimensions of art, exploring multiple layers of meaning and interpretation within each piece. Many works bear titles referencing architectural ideas, scientific concepts, or poetic metaphors, reflecting an interest not only in aesthetic form but also in its underlying structures and theories. Ultimately, while the work is abstract in the sense that it avoids direct representation, it is also shaped by an ongoing exploration of formal language — a pursuit that lends these paintings and drawings a distinctive identity, setting them apart from purely gestural or expressive abstraction.

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