Original Artwork- "Pieces Created 1 & 2" pair 18"x 12" each

Original Mixed Media on Paper | Framed 18" H x 12" W (Each)
 
Description: Experience a dialogue between the fragmented and the formed with "Pieces Created 1" and "Pieces Created 2," a compelling duo of original artworks by contemporary surrealist Alex Puryear. Currently featured in his landmark 2026 solo retrospective, "The Architecture of Dreams," these 18"x12" mixed media works on paper serve as high-definition windows into the artist's personal "Never Land"—a realm where dream analyses and outlandish interpretations of reality take physical form.
In this duo, Puryear explores the constant contention between the fluid and the concrete. Using a sophisticated "technical marathon" of layered inks, vibrant pigments, and intricate linework, the artist maps the "inner architecture" of the human psyche. These pieces are not merely drawings; they are visceral records of a "surrealist stuck in reality," translating the ethereal into the tangible.
The Artistry & Motifs: This duo invites the viewer to move beyond the surface, finding personal meaning within the artist's poetic, allusive forms.
Pieces Created 1 (The Complexity of Thought): A dense, kaleidoscopic arrangement of profiles, anatomical fragments, and signature motifs like the Lotus flower. The high-saturation yellows and deep blues represent a "lush canvas blooming with vitality".
Pieces Created 2 (The Silhouette of Being): A more atmospheric, minimalist approach featuring a central silhouette that seems to hold a celestial or internal sun. The rhythmic vertical "scaffolding" suggests a structured yet limitless subconscious state.
Symbolic Language: Look closely for the allegory-laden Lotus, representing resilience, and the subtle "fedora" references that serve as Puryear's literal influence throughout his work.
Dimensional Clarity: Housed in clean, gallery frames, these works highlight the tension between concealment and exposure—earlier gestures remain visible beneath subsequent layers, emphasizing a journey of transformation.
A Legacy Investment: To own an Alex Puryear original is to become a patron of a shared human vision that rejects the non-referential, choosing instead to embrace the rich, poetic substance of raw emotion. "Pieces Created 1 & 2" are definitive masterworks of the 2026 gallery cycle, perfect for collectors seeking the "aesthetic gravity" of Puryear’s smaller, intimate works.
Product Specifications:
Artist: Alex Puryear
Medium: Mixed Media (Oils, Inks, and Pigments) on Professional Grade Paper
Dimensions: 18" H x 12" W (Individual Artwork Size)
Frame: Professional gallery framing with custom matting (total dimensions approx. 22" H x 16" W).
Exhibition History: Featured in "The Architecture of Dreams" Solo Exhibition (May 2026)
Authenticity: One-of-a-kind original masterworks; signed by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.