Threshold of Silence
Artist: Erekle Kiparoidze
Medium: Mixed Media (Oil, Acrylic, and Heavy Texture Compound on Canvas) Dimensions: 77 x 107 cm | 30.3 x 42.1 in
Year: 2026
Authentication: One-of-a-kind original work. Accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Curatorial Statement: This striking mixed media composition commands attention through its stark, geometric division and profound textural depth. Utilizing a balanced interplay of oil and acrylic, Kiparoidze carves out a heavy, sculptural surface where deep, weathered turquoise collides with an unyielding column of absolute black and an eroded alcove of muted cream. The canvas acts as a physical topography; its layered impasto, incised lines, and visible abrasions capture the light unpredictably, shifting in tone and intensity depending on the ambient environment.
Rooted in a raw, industrial aesthetic, the piece rejects narrative clarity in favor of visceral, atmospheric presence. The high-contrast color blocks evoke a sense of architectural decay and weathered monumentality, reminiscent of oxidized metal or ancient stone. It functions as a silent, meditative anchor for contemporary spaces—a sophisticated exploration of negative space, structural tension, and the quiet power found within coarse, unrefined textures.
📦 Shipping & Packaging:
Important Delivery Notice: To ensure maximum safety during international transit, this original artwork is shipped un-stretched and carefully rolled in a heavy-duty, protective shipping tube (as a roll). Upon arrival, the canvas will need to be taken to a local frame shop to be professionally stretched onto wooden stretcher bars. This is the safest and most secure method to transport heavily textured contemporary art worldwide.