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Look beyond the surface of what appears to be a minimalist white painting and find a surface of bold colors, mark making, and drawings, blackboard surface, and faint transfers of newspapers over this surface of canvas on canvas, creating depth. "Censorship," an unframed canvas measuring 48" x 36" x 1.5", introduces intricate layers of oil, cold wax, graphite, crayon, and beach sand for extra texture. This mixed-media masterpiece is a testament to the dynamic interplay of materials and themes, history and demands you to look beyond the surface, inviting viewers to uncover hidden messages and forms. Located on Madeline Island, part of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, WI, my work embodies the essence of non-representational abstract art. Elevate your collection with a piece that challenges perception and invites contemplation. This artwork is an abstract piece with a predominantly white foreground. It features a complex network of lines and geometric shapes, mostly rectangular, that intersect and overlap throughout the canvas. The lines are in various colors including black, blue, red, and yellow, and are both straight and curved, creating a sense of organized chaos. Some sections are more densely packed with lines, while others are sparser, giving the composition a dynamic feel. There are hints of darker colored sections towards the corners, adding contrast to the otherwise light composition. The overall effect is one of intricate layering and depth, with a balance between structure and fluidity.

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. "Color Abstraction #5" by Steven McHugh, Image 3.

    "Color Abstraction #5"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on wood panel

    13.5 x 9.75 x 1.5 in

  3. "Conversations" by Steven McHugh, Image 4.

    "Conversations"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on wood panel

    13.5 x 9.75 x 1.5 in

  4. "Deconstructed #5" by Steven McHugh, Image 2.

    "Deconstructed #5"

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

    8 x 8 x 0.5 in

  5. "Deconstructed #4" by Steven McHugh, Image 3.

    "Deconstructed #4"

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

    8 x 8 x 0.5 in

  6. "Deconstruction #2" by Steven McHugh, Image 4.

    "Deconstruction #2"

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

    8 x 8 x 0.75 in

  7. "Deconstructed #1" by Steven McHugh, Image 2.

    "Deconstructed #1"

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

    8 x 8 x 3 in

  8. "Contacts #2" by Steven McHugh, Image 3.

    "Contacts #2"

    Mixed media oil and cold wax on wood panel

    19.5 x 15.5 x 1.5 in

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