Savannah – flow of colours in square harmony

A square paint-box painting – warm, vibrant, abstracted

“Savannah” is a square paint-box object painting (80 × 80 × ~3 cm) whose composition creates an intense flow of color and a delicate balance between order and spontaneous design. In the mixing wells and paint pans, colors appear such as terracotta reds, warm yellows and oranges, interspersed with earthy browns and subtle pastels – they flow into one another, overlap, and evoke both landscapes and moods.

The structure of the oversized paint box, with its clearly defined color fields and at the same time visible brush layers and traces of paint, gives the work a material depth. Even if the painting is small compared to some other objects in the series, its impact is concentrated and powerful. It feels like a quiet moment in a color conversation in which every nuance counts.

Sold – and now in private ownership

“Savannah” is now among the works that have found their way home into private collections. It stands as an example of the series “Der Farbkasten” (“The Paint Box”), in which the experimental counts just as much as the reflective, and the balance between formal structure and expressive color improvisation.

Work details

Title: Savannah
Format: 80 × 80 × 3 cm
Year: 2012
Technique: Mixed media on object / paint box
Status: Sold / Private collection

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colorful paintings

About the artist Mark Hellbusch

I have been a freelance painter since 1997 and have worked with a wide variety of themes in painting. While until 2007 I was occupied almost exclusively with expressive painting, today my focus lies more on experimental art. My personal background, as well as almost all artistic themes can be found under “About us.”

Any other questions?

 You can reach me by phone at 0176-21916227

or via email: markhellbusch@web.de