GREGORY KITTERLE

At the Alchemists House, 2022

Fresco on Panel
48 x 48 in
122 x 122 cm

US $ 7,400

In this painting, an otherworldly setting unfolds, where the surreal landscape is marked by a mix of earthy tones, with ochre, muted yellows, and purples dominating the scene. The painting plays with contrasting textures—rough strokes and smoother patches—which create an atmospheric, almost dreamlike environment. The arrangement of abstract architectural forms suggests a hidden alchemist's lab, reminiscent of the mystical elements in Giorgio de Chirico’s metaphysical paintings. Like de Chirico, Kitterle uses classical structures, but with an eerie detachment from reality. However, unlike de Chirico’s formalism, this piece embraces a more chaotic, tactile energy.  ...more



  

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