




Dale Frank
Abbey eyes seeing the back of the head neurons firing regret, 2008
varnish on linen
2000 x 2600mm
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Abbey eyes seeing the back of the head neurons firing regret demonstrates Dale Frank’s unique approach to painting. During this period, the artist was experimenting with varnishes and unconventional materials...
Abbey eyes seeing the back of the head neurons firing regret demonstrates Dale Frank’s unique approach to painting. During this period, the artist was experimenting with varnishes and unconventional materials to create large-scale, fluid compositions on stretched canvas.
His signature technique involves pouring and manipulating varnish, with the result being a mesmerizing interplay of colours that seem to swirl, pool, and ripple across the surface. The paint's glossy finish often gives the work a sense of depth and movement, as if the colours are still in the process of settling or shifting. This work seamlessly blends rich tones of deep blues, purples, greens, and hints of warm oranges and pinks.
This painting embodies Frank's exploration of the unpredictability and organic nature of his materials. The fluidity of the varnish creates layers of colour that seem to flow into one another, producing a sense of both chaos and harmony. The contrast between the dark, almost opaque areas and the translucent, lighter regions also contribute to the painting's depth and visual complexity.
The overall effect is one of immersive abstraction, with Frank's ability to harness the inherent behaviour of his materials to create works that are as much about the process of creation as they are about the finished visual experience. Frank's works are highly regarded for their innovation and the emotional response they elicit. The paintings are often interpreted as explorations of the unconscious, suggesting a connection to the natural world or the internal landscape of the mind.
His signature technique involves pouring and manipulating varnish, with the result being a mesmerizing interplay of colours that seem to swirl, pool, and ripple across the surface. The paint's glossy finish often gives the work a sense of depth and movement, as if the colours are still in the process of settling or shifting. This work seamlessly blends rich tones of deep blues, purples, greens, and hints of warm oranges and pinks.
This painting embodies Frank's exploration of the unpredictability and organic nature of his materials. The fluidity of the varnish creates layers of colour that seem to flow into one another, producing a sense of both chaos and harmony. The contrast between the dark, almost opaque areas and the translucent, lighter regions also contribute to the painting's depth and visual complexity.
The overall effect is one of immersive abstraction, with Frank's ability to harness the inherent behaviour of his materials to create works that are as much about the process of creation as they are about the finished visual experience. Frank's works are highly regarded for their innovation and the emotional response they elicit. The paintings are often interpreted as explorations of the unconscious, suggesting a connection to the natural world or the internal landscape of the mind.