Spirits Dance
By Ted Barr
US$ 16,000
Overview
2024
Canvas, oil, tar, acrylic and gesso on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 105cm (H) x 100cm (W) x 3cm (D) / 41.3" (H) x 39.4" (W) x 1.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
we are but short-time visitors on Planet Earth, after our physical bodies terminate its function the human software - the spirit would move on to another realm, i tried to depict those ideas in my art.
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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