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Element, 2014

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Element is the essence of my desire to depict matter and energy. Through a complex practice of layering heavy gesso and mixing oils with acrylics I aim to mimic the alchemy of nature.

  • Element, 2015: Joan Raspo

  • oil, acrylic over a digital c-print giclée canvas (framed)

  • 21 x 35 inches (53.64 x 88.9 cm)

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