Art New York 2018
Donald Martiny, Leliali, 2018
polymer and pigment on aluminum, 79 x 50 in.
Donald Martiny – Leliali, 2018 Medium: Polymer and pigment on aluminum Dimensions: 79 x 50 in. Donald Martiny’s Leliali (2018) is a striking large-scale sculptural painting that redefines the boundaries of contemporary abstraction. Created with polymer and pigment on aluminum, this piece embodies Martiny’s signature gestural style, where sweeping, textured brushstrokes break free from the constraints of a traditional canvas. The work’s fluid, metallic-like surface captures both movement and materiality, emphasizing the artist’s physical engagement with his medium. Rendered in a shimmering pewter tone, Leliali radiates light and dimensionality, enhancing its dynamic presence. The layered, curvilinear motion of the brushstroke creates a powerful visual impact, evoking a sense of energy and spontaneity while maintaining an elegant and refined aesthetic. Martiny’s process-driven approach allows paint to exist as a sculptural entity, frozen in time yet pulsating with vitality. As an internationally celebrated artist, Donald Martiny has exhibited extensively, with his works included in prominent collections such as the One World Trade Center in New York. His innovative practice continues to challenge and expand the possibilities of contemporary painting and sculpture. Discover Leliali and other works by Donald Martiny at Sponder Gallery, a premier destination for collectors of contemporary abstract and sculptural art. Donald Martiny, Leliali painting, 2018 contemporary art, polymer pigment painting, aluminum sculpture painting, gestural abstraction, contemporary abstract expressionism, Donald Martiny artist, large-scale paintings, Sponder Gallery, abstract sculptural painting, investment art, modern abstract painting, international contemporary artists, metallic abstract painting, textured art, innovative contemporary sculpture.
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Artist: Donald Martiny
Title: Leliali
Year: 2018
Medium: Polymer and pigment on aluminum
Dimensions: 79 x 50 in.
Availability: Available through Sponder Gallery
About the Artwork:
Donald Martiny’s Leliali (2018) is a masterful example of contemporary gestural abstraction, where painting and sculpture merge to create a powerful, freeform composition. Constructed with polymer and pigment on aluminum, this large-scale work transcends traditional canvas limitations, allowing the brushstroke itself to exist as an independent sculptural form.
The dynamic, sweeping gesture of Leliali conveys a sense of movement frozen in time, capturing the immediacy of Martiny’s process. Rendered in a luminous pewter hue, the artwork interacts with light, emphasizing its fluid textures and multidimensional surface. The controlled spontaneity of this piece exemplifies Martiny’s ability to balance raw expression with refined materiality.
About the Artist:
Donald Martiny is an internationally recognized contemporary artist known for his innovative approach to gestural abstraction. His works are included in prestigious collections worldwide, including a permanent installation at One World Trade Center in New York. By liberating the brushstroke from the constraints of a rectangular canvas, Martiny explores the physicality of painting in its purest form.
Exhibition & Collection Highlights:
- Permanent collection, One World Trade Center, New York
- Exhibited in leading contemporary galleries, institutions, and art fairs
- Featured in prominent private and corporate art collections
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