EL MAR No.2206

2022

Abstract Expressionism on fine art paper by the artist Gustaf Tidholm.

This is the sixth artwork in the EL MAR series.

In this piece, the deep, saturated blue of the ocean meets a lighter, rust-colored edge—a contrast between movement and erosion, between depth and dissolution. The blue field evokes the motion of an ocean current, a tide pulling light and shadows with it, while the rusty and white tones suggest traces of land, time, and human presence slowly being washed away by water and

The ocean is a force that shapes and reshapes. It has the power to carry, transform, and create, while also breaking down and dissolving everything that meets its surface. This piece captures that dual nature—the beautiful and the raw, the enduring and the fleeting.

The painting is created with a palette of intense cobalt blue, white, and rust tones, with colors applied using a technique that enhances movement and transparency. The technique is executed with acrylic on Lana Vanguard Hi-Tech paper, a high-quality, acid-free material made of 100% polypropylene.

Framing: The artwork is tastefully framed in a simple oak-colored frame with thin plexiglass, highlighting the painting’s depth and contrast.

Size: 50 x 70 cm.