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Pulses Of The Abyss

Pulses of the Abyss by Vanessa Boateng

Medium: Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas
Dimensions: 90 x 90 cm
Materials: Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Canvas
Country of Origin: Ghana
Year of Creation: 2024

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Artwork Overview

Title: Pulses of the Abyss
Artist: Vanessa Boateng
Medium: Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas
Dimensions: 90 x 90 cm
Materials: Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Canvas
Country of Origin: Ghana
Year of Creation: 2024

Artistic Vision

Pulses of the Abyss is a haunting and introspective piece that delves into the fragile balance between life and death, identity and oblivion. The artwork features a striking contrast between a skeletal face and a shadowy, distorted visage, both emerging from a deep crimson backdrop. The skeletal figure, with its hollow eyes and delicate floral detailing, symbolizes mortality and the transient nature of existence. Meanwhile, the ghostly, faceless presence beside it hints at the lingering echoes of identity, perhaps representing the unseen forces—memory, fear, or the subconscious—that shape human experience.

Technique

Boateng employs a raw, expressive style, layering acrylic and oil pastels to create texture and depth. The dominant red background intensifies the emotional weight of the piece, evoking passion, danger, and the unknown. The loose, almost sketch-like rendering of the figures adds to the dreamlike and unsettling atmosphere, reinforcing the theme of duality—between the physical and the ethereal, the seen and the hidden.

Significance and Inspiration

The artwork speaks to the abyss that lies within us all—the hidden thoughts, buried fears, and unspoken truths that pulse beneath the surface of consciousness. Inspired by existential themes and African spiritual symbolism, Pulses of the Abyss invites the viewer to confront their own mortality and the ever-present interplay between presence and absence. The floral markings on the skull may suggest a paradox: beauty within decay, life within death, a continuous cycle where one cannot exist without the other.

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This thought-provoking piece would resonate in a variety of spaces:

Modern Art Galleries: As a statement on existentialism and human fragility.

Contemporary Homes: For collectors who appreciate bold, symbolic art.

Meditative or Reflective Spaces: Encouraging introspection and deeper thought.

Academic or Cultural Institutions: Where conversations around identity, mortality, and spiritual duality take place.

Why Choose Pulses of the Abyss?

Evocative & Meaningful: A visually compelling work that sparks deep reflection.

Unique Artistic Expression: A fusion of surrealism and symbolism, blending raw emotion with refined technique.

Cultural & Philosophical Depth: Rooted in existential and spiritual themes, making it a timeless addition to any collection.

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