GEA 2016

Alfred Freddy Krupa painted this large canvas called ‘GEA’ with what looks like oils, although it is difficult to be sure, given its matte appearance. The color palette is simple, dominated by blues and reds with interjections of white, yellow, and green, and the paint has been applied thinly in layers to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. See how these loose marks work together to evoke both a figure and the surrounding landscape. The white lines feel crucial, especially those that describe the trees around the figure, like a memory, or a half-formed thought. There is a tension in this painting between the figurative and the abstract, similar to the work of Tal Coat, where the recognizable elements dissolve into pure gesture, inviting us to see the world with fresh eyes. Ultimately, this piece is about process and the ongoing dialogue between artists across generations, and the understanding that fixed meanings are less important than the journey of exploration.