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Conrad Marca-Relli — Figure
Conrad Marca-Relli

Figure

A dynamic composition of layered canvas fragments and oil paint, Conrad Marca-Relli's *Figure* exemplifies his signature technique of assembling torn and cut pieces of canvas to suggest the human form. The interplay of textured materials and earthy tones creates a sense of weight and movement, evoking a bodily presence through abstraction rather than literal representation. This work reflects Marca-Relli's deep connection to the Abstract Expressionist movement while showcasing his unique exploration of collage as a primary pictorial language.

Medium
oil and canvas collage on canvas

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 12, 2013

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Conrad Marca-Relli, Figure

A dynamic composition of layered canvas fragments and oil paint, Conrad Marca-Relli's *Figure* exemplifies his signature technique of assembling torn and cut pieces of canvas to suggest the human form. The interplay of textured materials and earthy tones creates a sense of weight and movement, evoking a bodily presence through abstraction rather than literal representation. This work reflects Marca-Relli's deep connection to the Abstract Expressionist movement while showcasing his unique exploration of collage as a primary pictorial language.

Medium
oil and canvas collage on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Figure, American, Mixed Media, Experimental, Collage, Abstract Expressionism, Modern, Mid-Century, Abstract, Oil on Canvas

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