Handprint Abstraction (Signed RE 2020)
Painting on stretched canvas • Contemporary vernacular artist; signed with initials 'RE'
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Process Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic paint applied via sponge or stippling for the background and hand-stamping with brushes for the central motif
Creation Period
2020 (dated by artist signature)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches (estimated); vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A central handprint composition layered with multiple applications of yellow and blue paint, set against a densely stippled multicolor background of red, teal, yellow, and blue. The piece utilizes positive and negative space through the layering of hand impressions to create a sense of movement and identity.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the piece appears recently created with no visible signs of degradation, fading, or mechanical damage
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $100 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; likely acquired directly from the artist or created within a domestic/community workshop setting
Art Historical Significance
A contemporary example of 'Process Art' in a vernacular or hobbyist context. It reflects a primitive/identity-based iconography common in experimental art education and therapy, emphasizing the physical presence of the creator through the indexical sign of the handprint.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive multi-layered handprint and an stylized artist signature 'RE' followed by '2020' in red and blue paint at the bottom right corner.
Condition Issues
No significant issues; minor paint splash on the bottom right edge likely occurred during the creation of adjacent tactile works.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light to prevent photo-degradation of acrylic pigments. Dusting with a soft brush only.