Above it All
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Description
Gummersall’s large canvases are filled with gestural brushstrokes that may suggest symbols or signs, often capturing the feel of quickly drawn graffiti. This sense of immediacy is contrasted by the artist’s practice of building on his elements: he erases nothing, layers his paint and allows the history of his marks to remain visible. The playfulness evoked in each Gummersall painting is one of substance and meaning.
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Details
- Acrylic on canvas
- Created: 2023
- Unique work
- Signature: Yes
- Artwork Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Commissioned pieces available. Lead time: 8-12 weeks
- Available works ship within 2-4 weeks.
- All artwork is final sale.
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Overall Dimensions
- Dimensions: 48w | 1d | 60h in
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Installation Notes
- Assembly Required: No
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Cleaning & Care
- Before handling the artwork, wash your hands thoroughly to remove any dirt, oil or other contaminants. When not on display, store the artwork in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, humidity and extreme temperatures.
- When hanging the artwork, use appropriate hanging hardware and ensure it’s securely attached to the wall. Use a level to ensure it hangs straight. Avoid hanging the artwork near sources of heat, moisture or smoke, as these can damage the canvas over time.
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Artist
Greg Gummersall
C. Gregory Gummersall is an American painter whose four-decade career bridges the spontaneity of abstract expressionism with a deeply personal exploration of order and chaos. Gummersall creates layered, gestural works marked by rhythmic brushstrokes and collage elements that evoke memory, meaning and mystery. From his early days as a West Coast artist to his current life in Arizona—following a formative period of solitude on a Colorado ranch—Gummersall has embraced stylistic variation as a form of creative evolution, often cycling through different series to maintain vitality and growth in his practice. His work balances expressive gestures with compositional control, often incorporating the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi to highlight authentic imperfection over polished uniformity. Rejecting the shock-value ethos of much contemporary art, Gummersall aims instead to offer visual refuge and heightened awareness, with his work held in prestigious public and private collections worldwide.
