RECO Red on Red
By Ted Barr
US$ 16,000
Overview
2024
Canvas, oil, tar, acrylic and gesso on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 100cm (H) x 70cm (W) x 3cm (D) / 39.4" (H) x 27.6" (W) x 1.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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This item ships from Israel
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About the art
Artist statement
What causes us to see what we see?
our brain is a dictionary translating the data from our senses to known items or concepts
Is it a Red Spirit, are those Silver Clouds?
Art as life is all about input-output and our grasp of the process.
In this artwork, I dove deep into the visceral textures and raw emotion in this piece using acrylic, oil, and tar. The painting pulls one into an abstract realm—drips and splashes across a fiery palette of reds, blacks, and hints of yellow evoke an intense, almost primal response. It's about exploring the depth of human experience, the complexity of our struggles, and the beauty that emerges from chaos. I aimed to capture the energy of transformation, making it a vibrant yet contemplative centerpiece for any space.
Artist profile
Ted Barr
Born: 1957
Hometown: Tel Aviv
Based in: Tel Aviv
Ted Barr was born in Constance Romania, on the shores of the Black Sea. At the age of four, his family immigrated to Israel. In 1975 Barr was drafted into the Israeli army, in which he served as a regular soldier, officer, and reservist for twenty-six years. In 1992 Barr …
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