Title: Hidden Strata
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 24 inches x 24 inches
Sale Price: $2,600 USD
Edition Type: Unique, 1 of 1
Series: Sow
Hidden Strata embodies the raw energy of persistence, with Gina Keatley’s use of a circle brush to create forceful, stabbing motions across the canvas. The repetitive, circular marks are layered in deep browns and blacks, evoking a sense of churning, constant effort as each round stroke digs into the surface. The piece feels tactile and energetic, as though each circular form is the result of concentrated force.
The circular brushstrokes give the piece a rhythmic quality, where each stab leaves a distinct mark of effort and labor. The dark tones, contrasted by occasional glimmers of light, suggest a continual process of breaking through and pushing forward. The textured surface reflects both the physicality of the artist’s hand and the emotional intensity of persistence, as though the canvas itself is a record of the ongoing struggle to carve out space.
In Hidden Strata, Keatley captures the relentless motion and energy that define the Sow series. The circular stabs create a sense of momentum, representing the repeated efforts needed for growth and progress. This piece offers a dynamic, visceral reflection on the power of persistence, marked by the rhythm of creation.