Original Artwork -"Seen & Not Seen" 18"x24"

Original Mixed Media on Canvas | 18" H x 24" W
 
Description: Peel back the layers of perception with "Seen and Not Seen," a high-velocity original artwork by contemporary surrealist Alex Puryear. Currently holding a central position in his landmark 2026 solo retrospective, "The Architecture of Dreams," this 18"x24" mixed media piece is a technical marathon that explores the friction between outward appearance and the hidden internal scaffolding of identity.
In this work, Puryear translates the "logic of the illogical" into a visceral record of human legacy. Utilizing a sophisticated layering of vibrant sapphire blues, high-saturation yellows, and deep crimson pigments, the artist maps a landscape where anatomical suggestions and spiritual motifs coexist in a dense, rhythmic pulse.
The Artistry & Motifs: This piece functions as a high-definition map of the subconscious, inviting the viewer to witness the "inner architecture" that defines us.
The Gilded Crown: A central yellow skull—a signature Puryear motif—sits beneath a stylized Resilient Crown, representing personal sovereignty and the light of clarity that persists even in states of fragmented thought.
Anatomical Scaffolding: To the right, a delicate, ink-drawn skeletal structure is visible, signifying the shared human scaffold that remains once the noise of the external world is removed.
Fragmented Horizons: Profiles of faces emerge and dissolve within the complex texture, illustrating the shifting nature of memory and the multiple versions of self we carry within.
Permanent Record: Every gesture on the canvas is a spontaneous yet deliberate step toward understanding the architecture of existence, preserved with a clarity that ensures the surreal feels physically "real."
A Legacy Investment: To own an Alex Puryear original is to become a patron of a shared human vision. Collected by visionaries who value art as both a visual centerpiece and a profound narrative tool, "Seen and Not Seen" is a definitive masterwork of the 2026 gallery cycle.
Product Specifications:
Artist: Alex Puryear
Medium: Mixed Media (Oils, Inks, and Pigments) on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
Dimensions: 18" H x 24" W
Presentation: Finished edges; ready for gallery-style display.
Exhibition History: Featured in "The Architecture of Dreams" Solo Exhibition (May 2026)
Authenticity: One-of-a-kind original masterwork; signed by the artist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.