Life Can Be Brutal
Acrylic, sand, and mixed media on 18x24 canvas.
Artist’s statement:
“This piece is a throwback to brutalism with its block formations and minimalist and monochromatic appearance. Brutalism comes from the French term betón brut, which means ‘raw concrete.’
The architectural and artistic movement originated in the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America in the 1950s and 1960s through the 1970s. Much like the architecture and furniture design, the art style shows bold, block or geometric shapes with a rock or concrete-like appearance and simple lines.
Over the years, critics have viewed brutalism as crude, cold, unappealing, and heavy in appearance. I disagree. Though the style may lack ornamentation and lay bare with its unfinished surfaces, usage of bare materials—metal, glass, raw concrete, and textures—brutalism showcases strength, endurance, and a firm foundation. Brutalism has experienced a resurgence recently, especially in modern digital design.”
Acrylic, sand, and mixed media on 18x24 canvas.
Artist’s statement:
“This piece is a throwback to brutalism with its block formations and minimalist and monochromatic appearance. Brutalism comes from the French term betón brut, which means ‘raw concrete.’
The architectural and artistic movement originated in the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America in the 1950s and 1960s through the 1970s. Much like the architecture and furniture design, the art style shows bold, block or geometric shapes with a rock or concrete-like appearance and simple lines.
Over the years, critics have viewed brutalism as crude, cold, unappealing, and heavy in appearance. I disagree. Though the style may lack ornamentation and lay bare with its unfinished surfaces, usage of bare materials—metal, glass, raw concrete, and textures—brutalism showcases strength, endurance, and a firm foundation. Brutalism has experienced a resurgence recently, especially in modern digital design.”
Acrylic, sand, and mixed media on 18x24 canvas.
Artist’s statement:
“This piece is a throwback to brutalism with its block formations and minimalist and monochromatic appearance. Brutalism comes from the French term betón brut, which means ‘raw concrete.’
The architectural and artistic movement originated in the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America in the 1950s and 1960s through the 1970s. Much like the architecture and furniture design, the art style shows bold, block or geometric shapes with a rock or concrete-like appearance and simple lines.
Over the years, critics have viewed brutalism as crude, cold, unappealing, and heavy in appearance. I disagree. Though the style may lack ornamentation and lay bare with its unfinished surfaces, usage of bare materials—metal, glass, raw concrete, and textures—brutalism showcases strength, endurance, and a firm foundation. Brutalism has experienced a resurgence recently, especially in modern digital design.”