DIVIDE AND CONQUER (Diptych) | Abstract Contemporary Art
From the Wabi-Sabi Series

Mixed Media on Canvas (Two Panels)
Acrylic, Graphite, and Oil Sticks
36 x 60 inches (91 x 152 cm) each panel
Total dimensions when installed: 36 x 120 inches (91 x 304 cm)
Year: 2025

This  abstract diptych explores the dynamic tension between division and unity through two harmonious yet distinct panels. Each canvas maintains its individual presence while creating a powerful dialogue when viewed together. The sophisticated palette showcases deep earth tones contrasted with luminous highlights, achieved through multiple layers of acrylic medium and masterful mark-making techniques.

The paintings embody the intersection of chaos and order, where deliberate divisions create unexpected harmonies across both canvases. Subtle graphite interventions and oil stick gestures add depth and movement, while the heavily worked surfaces reveal a palimpsest of artistic decisions that honor the Wabi philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and transience.

Sold as a pair
Signed on front bottom right of each panel
Dated and titled on verso
Includes Mahlstedt Gallery Certificate of Authenticity