Lot 051 — Two Discs in a Gilt Frame
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Lot 051 — Two Discs in a Gilt Frame

Abstract acrylic painting by Charlie Burns, 36 x 48 inches, in a gilt frame.

Artist
Charlie Burns
Dimensions
36 x 48 in
Materials
Acrylic painting in a carved gilt frame
From the Captain's Log

This piece was painted by Charlie Burns, a local artist who's got a knack for the abstract. It's an acrylic painting, and it's a bit bigger than it looks, measuring in at 36 by 48 inches. Charlie's work is always something to behold, and this one is no exception.

I picked it up a while back because I was drawn to the bold colors and the way the forms seem to float on that teal background. Honestly, I'm only selling it because I'm out of wall space. It's been a great conversation starter, though, and folks often ask about those two discs like they're characters in a story.

— The Captain, Whaleworx

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Description

This abstract acrylic painting by Charlie Burns measures 36 x 48 inches. It features two round forms, one orange and one violet, strung on a diagonal ribbon across a weathered teal ground. Small boxy shapes line the margins, reminiscent of a crew mustering on deck. The paint is thick and scraped, giving a textured, tactile quality.

The piece is set in a deeply carved gilt frame, heavy as a ship’s bell. The bold colors and dynamic composition invite the viewer to ponder the relationship between the two discs, like Ishmael and Queequeg, roped together and sailing the seas.

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