The present lot,
A luminous, mirror-like surface defines this work by Jacob Kassay, in which acrylic and silver deposit are applied to canvas to create a reflective, atmospheric field. The piece embodies Kassay's signature electroplating process, resulting in a shimmering, mercurial surface that shifts in appearance depending on the surrounding light and environment. Straddling the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and photography, the work invites viewers to consider presence, perception, and the nature of the painted object itself.
- Medium
- acrylic and silver deposit on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2013
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