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"Artifact #23" is a one-of-a-kind mixed media collage that will add depth and dimension to any art collection. This original artwork was created using graphite, oil, and cold wax on a masonite panel, with an intriguing textured background made of canvas, cardboard, and newspaper. The combination of these materials adds a unique tactile quality and visual interest to the piece. With its striking composition and captivating textures, "Artifact #23" is sure to become a focal point in any room. Don't miss the opportunity to own this stunning and distinctive artwork, created by Steve McHugh with a passion for mixed media collage. Artist note, "My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. " Original mixed media collage abstract oil painting by Steve McHugh titled "artifact #22". Measures 12.5" x 9.5" x 1.5. Framed in Neilson metal frame and ready to hang.  Signed on front and back.

From Steven McHugh

  1. "ARTifact #30" by Steven McHugh, Image 10.

    "ARTifact #30"

    Mixed media oil on streched canvas

    48 x 36 x 2.5 in

  2. "artifact #29" by Steven McHugh, Image 6.

    "artifact #29"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on paper mounted on wood panel with canvas, paper and newspaper background

    12 x 9 x 0.25 in

  3. "artifact #28" by Steven McHugh, Image 2.

    "artifact #28"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on paper mounted on wood panel with layers of canvas

    12 x 9 x 0.25 in

  4. "artifact #27" by Steven McHugh, Image 4.

    "artifact #27"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on paper mounted on wood panel with layers of canvas

    12 x 9 x 0.25 in

  5. "artifact #26" by Steven McHugh, Image 8.

    "artifact #26"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on paper mounted on wood panel with layers of canvas

    12 x 9 x 0.25 in

  6. "artifact #25" by Steven McHugh, Image 4.

    "artifact #25"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on layers of canvas with paper mounted on masonite panel

    12 x 9 x 0.25 in

  7. "artifact #24" by Steven McHugh, Image 2.

    "artifact #24"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on paper mounted on wood panel with canvas, paper and newspaper background

    12 x 9 x 0.25 in

  8. "Talking to Myself" by Steven McHugh, Image 1.

    "Talking to Myself"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on paper mounted on wood panel

    19.5 x 15.5 x 1.5 in

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