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A dimly lit interior space emerges through Raedecker's signature blend of acrylic paint and stitched thread, creating a haunting atmosphere of quiet isolation. The tactile quality of the embroidered lines adds a physical tension to the composition, blurring the boundary between painting and textile. Muted tones and fragmented forms evoke a sense of psychological unease, as if observing a private moment caught between presence and absence.

Medium
acrylic and thread on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 10, 2016

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A dimly lit interior space emerges through Raedecker's signature blend of acrylic paint and stitched thread, creating a haunting atmosphere of quiet isolation. The tactile quality of the embroidered lines adds a physical tension to the composition, blurring the boundary between painting and textile. Muted tones and fragmented forms evoke a sense of psychological unease, as if observing a private moment caught between presence and absence.

Medium
acrylic and thread on canvas
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Intimate, Acrylic And Thread On Canvas, Muted Color Palette, Melancholic Mood, Domestic Interior, Figurative Abstraction, Thread Embroidery, Dutch Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Thread On Canvas, Conceptual Art, Embroidery On Canvas, Uncanny Mood, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Enigmatic Mood, Dutch, Textural, Textile, Late 20th Century, Subtle, Acrylic Painting, Monochromatic, Textile Art, Abstract, Contemporary

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