Completed Large Mixed Media Abstract on Canvas by Terry Aley

Size: 5 feet wide x 7 feet tall (on canvas, unstretched)

What starts as a simple abstract develops more complexity as I continue adding layers of color, definition and depth. A couple years ago I became fascinated by the combination of urban decay and the street art you might see in an abandoned inner city building. Layer after layer of artists stopping by to leave their own creative mark, as the elements contribute character by continuing to weather their artwork down over time.

Everything visually pushes you back towards the center. But it’s meant to be viewed as an overall punch of organized chaos. You’ll notice the use of E@MC2 to imply energy in the modern quantum reality we’ve entered.

Abstract art works so well with contemporary interiors because without the color and often discord of this style to break it up, you often end up with a sterile uninspired atmosphere.

This is approximately how the piece would look after it’s stretched over a wooden frame. Depending on the size of the frame and how it’s stretched.

Inside the studio

Close up detail.

Closeup detail

The full piece cropped in to show approximately how it would look after stretched over a frame.

This piece is designed to be rolled up and shipped. There is plenty of extra room on all 4 sides to pull around and stretch over a wooden frame. Check with your local frame store and often they can easily construct a wood frame and stretch this for you. This will be a few inches shorter on the width and height once it’s stretched, depending on how it’s stretched and the type of frame used.

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Abstract Art Reference Photos

Abstract Photos I also post on this website you’re reading.

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I also run Art Listed.

And my Food photography website.

My new Flickr account.

My art store.

On Twitter: @rawveggies (Not much art talk here.)

You are welcome to repost any artwork by Terry Aley, as long as you source the artist name and provide a link to www.refinedcrude.wordpress.com and/or www.artlisted.org.

-Terry Aley