Le Bois charcoal shadow and form

shadow and form

The resultant compositions feel less like they are supported by surfaces and more like they are inevitable continuations of them

image's size: 24 x 34 cm - 9

” The scraping and sanding creates a variety of different textures and leads to the emergence of unexpected forms

but also bear rough nail marks that scar and deconstruct the work

Le Bois charcoal shadow and formThis artwork is a polyptych made of 9 elements. Each element's dimensions are 50 x 65 cm 19. 6 x 25. 5 inches. Reyna works with ink, acrylics and oils on canvas or paper. One of his signature techniques is to dilute his mediums so the colors will dissipate and intermingle in uncontrolled ways. When using ink on paper, a small bit of water is introduced to the surface, creating profound effects as the color seems to vibrate outward, expanding