Tribe Sodom
Painting on canvas • Contemporary Artist (Unidentified, likely an emerging or independent artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Abstract Expressionism / Process Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas; utilizing sgraffito, impasto, and squeegee techniques similar to Gerhard Richter's process
Creation Period
2022
Dimensions & Format
Estimated medium format (approx. 24 x 30 inches); Landscape orientation
Subject Description
Non-representational abstraction featuring a grid-like structure of thick white horizontal gestural marks over a layered ground of deep crimson, navy blue, and black. The title suggests a narrative of social decay, judgment, or chaotic community
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; primary surface integrity is high with no visible signs of age-related degradation
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,500 USD (based on emerging artist market rates)
Auction Estimate
$300 - $800 USD
Provenance History
Currently held by owner; likely acquired directly from the artist or an online gallery platform circa 2022
Art Historical Significance
Reflects 21st-century explorations of the 'Abstraktes Bild' tradition, focusing on the tension between spontaneous gesture and controlled layering; significant as a contemporary response to biblical or socio-political themes via abstraction
Notable Features
Heavy textural contrast between the flat, dark underlayers and the highly tactile, scumbled white highlights which dominate the central axis
Condition Issues
No visible mechanical damage; minor pigment accumulation at the edges typical of the process
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV exposure; professional backing to prevent dust accumulation inside the stretcher bar
Collector Notes
Tribe Sodom (2022)