Peisaj de litoral 1973

Ion Pacea made this painting, "Peisaj de litoral," with oil on canvas, using brushes to apply layers of color. The visible brushstrokes reveal the artist's hand, a direct connection to the making process. Consider the materiality of oil paint itself: its viscosity allows for blending and layering, creating depth and texture. The stark contrast between the bright white and blue, and the dark browns and greys create a sense of tension and drama. Pacea's application of paint is quite physical; you can sense the movement of his arm as he worked. The painting has a feeling of immediacy, as if capturing a fleeting moment in time. This directness challenges traditional ideas of art as a highly refined or intellectual pursuit, emphasizing the value of the artist's labor and embodied experience.