Title: Eroding Boundaries
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
Eroding Boundaries captures the relentless energy of creation, using the circular stabbing technique to evoke a sense of force breaking through barriers. Gina Keatley’s vigorous, round brushstrokes in dark tones create swirling clusters of energy that seem to eat away at the surface, as though each stroke erodes the limits it encounters. The layered texture gives the canvas a tactile presence, making the physicality of each mark feel palpable.
The repetitive, circular motion throughout the piece creates a sense of ongoing motion and determination. The dark, muted colors anchor the composition, giving the impression that the piece is not just about what is being created, but what is being worn down and transformed in the process. The glimmers of light within the darker forms suggest moments of breakthrough, where persistence pays off and new possibilities emerge.
In Eroding Boundaries, Keatley reflects on the labor of persistence, where each repetitive action chips away at obstacles and reshapes the canvas. This piece resonates with the themes of the Sow series, offering a dynamic representation of growth through effort and the gradual, powerful erosion of the boundaries that confine us.