Blue Strata I examines blue as a material condition shaped by mineral matter, movement and accumulation.
Built through acrylic, gesso, modelling paste, natural sediments, iron oxide and feldspars from Serra da Estrela, the work develops through density, abrasion and layered deposits. The surface shifts between areas of compressed darkness and mineral blue, allowing matter to remain physically present rather than dissolved into colour.
Blue does not describe a landscape. It records how matter gathers, settles and alters the surface.
At 80 × 80 cm, the work holds a concentrated architectural presence. Its material depth changes with lateral and indirect light, revealing differences in absorption, texture and mineral reflection across the surface.
The painting is stretched on a 4 cm wooden stretcher and presented in a dark oak floating frame with a 1 cm shadow gap.
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ACQUISITION & TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
YEAR: 2026
SERIES: Atmospheric Blue Series — Blue as Behaviour
DIMENSIONS: 85 H × 85 W cm ( with 5cm frame)
MEDIUM: Acrylic, gesso, modelling paste, natural sediments from the Seia River and Lagoa Comprida, Serra da Estrela, Portugal
PRESENTATION: Stretched
FRAME: Framed
PACKAGING: Protective box
DOCUMENTATION: Certificate of Authenticity and technical & installation sheet included
SHIPPING: Quoted separately
DELIVERY: Worldwide
WARRANTY: 15 days return
INSURANCE: Yes
Blue Strata I examines blue as a material condition shaped by mineral matter, movement and accumulation.
Built through acrylic, gesso, modelling paste, natural sediments, iron oxide and feldspars from Serra da Estrela, the work develops through density, abrasion and layered deposits. The surface shifts between areas of compressed darkness and mineral blue, allowing matter to remain physically present rather than dissolved into colour.
Blue does not describe a landscape. It records how matter gathers, settles and alters the surface.
At 80 × 80 cm, the work holds a concentrated architectural presence. Its material depth changes with lateral and indirect light, revealing differences in absorption, texture and mineral reflection across the surface.
The painting is stretched on a 4 cm wooden stretcher and presented in a dark oak floating frame with a 1 cm shadow gap.
Discuss this work for a project ↗
ACQUISITION & TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
YEAR: 2026
SERIES: Atmospheric Blue Series — Blue as Behaviour
DIMENSIONS: 85 H × 85 W cm ( with 5cm frame)
MEDIUM: Acrylic, gesso, modelling paste, natural sediments from the Seia River and Lagoa Comprida, Serra da Estrela, Portugal
PRESENTATION: Stretched
FRAME: Framed
PACKAGING: Protective box
DOCUMENTATION: Certificate of Authenticity and technical & installation sheet included
SHIPPING: Quoted separately
DELIVERY: Worldwide
WARRANTY: 15 days return
INSURANCE: Yes
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