48 in. (122 cm) x 48 in. (122 cm) x 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
“The days are numbered, and the pages turn whether you read them or not.” –
Mitchell David Albom (b. 1958, American author, journalist), The Time Keeper, 2012
Anthony Pontrello (Italo-American b. 1950)
Counting the Days
mixed media on canvas
48 x 48 x 1.5 in. (121.9 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm) x
53.5 x 53.5 x 3.5 in. (135.8 x 135.8 x 8.8 cm) frame
signed, initials, bottom left, AP
2024
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“This painting is an intense and evocative abstract composition, brimming with raw energy and layered textures. The piece is dominated by a chaotic interplay of black, white, and earthy tones, with streaks of red punctuating the canvas like embers of emotion. The bold, gestural brushstrokes convey a sense of movement, almost as if the artist captured a fleeting moment of turmoil or passion.
Hints of geometric forms and cryptic markings emerge from the textured surface, evoking a sense of mystery and hidden narratives. The contrast between the rough, weathered background and the aggressive, expressive lines adds depth and dimension, as though the painting holds secrets buried beneath its chaotic exterior.
There is a primal, almost cave-painting-like quality to the work, reminiscent of ancient inscriptions or subconscious expressions surfacing from the depths of the mind. The composition’s abstract nature invites personal interpretation, allowing the viewer to find their own meaning within the storm of colors and forms.”
“The days are numbered, and the pages turn whether you read them or not.” –
Mitchell David Albom (b. 1958, American author, journalist), The Time Keeper, 2012
Anthony Pontrello (Italo-American b. 1950)
Counting the Days
mixed media on canvas
48 x 48 x 1.5 in. (121.9 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm) x
53.5 x 53.5 x 3.5 in. (135.8 x 135.8 x 8.8 cm) frame
signed, initials, bottom left, AP
2024
INQUIRE
“This painting is an intense and evocative abstract composition, brimming with raw energy and layered textures. The piece is dominated by a chaotic interplay of black, white, and earthy tones, with streaks of red punctuating the canvas like embers of emotion. The bold, gestural brushstrokes convey a sense of movement, almost as if the artist captured a fleeting moment of turmoil or passion.
Hints of geometric forms and cryptic markings emerge from the textured surface, evoking a sense of mystery and hidden narratives. The contrast between the rough, weathered background and the aggressive, expressive lines adds depth and dimension, as though the painting holds secrets buried beneath its chaotic exterior.
There is a primal, almost cave-painting-like quality to the work, reminiscent of ancient inscriptions or subconscious expressions surfacing from the depths of the mind. The composition’s abstract nature invites personal interpretation, allowing the viewer to find their own meaning within the storm of colors and forms.”