Title: Spiral Surge
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 48 inches x 48 inches
Sale Price: $4,600 USD
Edition Type: Unique, 1 of 1
Series: Sow
Spiral Surge embodies the raw energy of struggle and transformation through Gina Keatley’s dynamic use of circular, stabbing brushstrokes. The canvas is dominated by deep, inky blacks, which serve as the foundation for the aggressive swirls that pulse across the surface. The black tones create a sense of depth and heaviness, amplifying the intensity of the motion and giving the piece a weight that is both physical and emotional.
The swirling, circular movements in black evoke a feeling of being pulled into a forceful current, where persistence is key to breaking through. The aggressive use of black adds to the overall tension, suggesting both a void and a source of power that drives the motion. Interspersed with sharper accents, the black tones ground the composition, symbolizing the darkness through which effort and energy push forward.
Keatley’s technique creates a visual rhythm, with the black spirals becoming a metaphor for relentless effort in the face of adversity. In Spiral Surge, the darkness is not just a backdrop—it is an active element, conveying the emotional weight of persistence. This piece is a bold exploration of endurance, where even in the depths of struggle, there is motion and force propelling forward.