Triptych of Whimsical Landscapes
Mixed media paintings on deep-edge gallery-wrapped canvases • Modern Contemporary Artist (Unidentified); indicates a professional emerging or mid-career artist working in a decorative abstract-figurative style
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Neo-Expressionism / Mixed Media Abstraction
Medium & Technique
Mixed media including acrylic paint, collage elements (printed paper and photographs), gestural drawing, and layering techniques
Creation Period
Contemporary, circa 2010–2024
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12x12 inches each (square format) with a 1.5 to 2-inch depth (gallery wrap)
Subject Description
A series of three narrative landscapes. Left: A night scene with a moon, stars, and skeletal trees. Center: A wooded scene with a small house and patterned foreground. Right: A green landscape with a house and collage of photographic elements including a forest at the horizon.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the works appear to be in original studio condition with vibrant pigments and intact collage elements
Estimated Market Value
$1,200 – $2,400 USD for the set
Auction Estimate
$600 – $1,200 USD for the set
Provenance History
Private collection, likely acquired through a local contemporary gallery or directly from the artist's studio/fair
Art Historical Significance
The works reflect the 21st-century trend of 'Storytelling Abstraction,' blending personal memory with architectural and natural symbols. They emphasize tactical materiality over traditional realism.
Notable Features
Integration of black-and-white photography within the right panel; highly textured surfaces; deep profiles allowing for frameless presentation
Condition Issues
No visible damage; minimal dust accumulation on top edges and slight surface variations inherent to mixed media techniques
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct UV sunlight to prevent fading of collage elements; clean with a soft, dry brushes only; do not use liquid cleaners