
Marked Man (State Of Being)
2026
A large canvas dominated by a bold black X that bisects the composition, its rough, heavily textured surface contrasting sharply with areas of luminous blue and white. The X appears to be constructed from thick, gestural brushwork and mixed media, creating a tactile, almost sculptural quality against the flattened picture plane. The surrounding ground alternates between cool blues and pale creams, with visible brushwork and material buildup that suggests layering and palimpsestic process. The work engages with abstraction and mark making traditions while invoking symbolic language, positioning the monumental X as both formal gesture and potential emblem of negation, intersection, or existential marking. Spann's practice characterizes contemporary abstraction through material experimentation and the charged intersection of gesture, color, and conceptual weight.
- Medium
- Polymer paint, mixed media, canvas on wood panel
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Almine Rech
For Sale — $60000
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