Meryl Grasa - Regata crepuscular I (XL)

Meryl Grasa presents the original work titled The Storm of the Year 2026, with dimensions 110 x 80 cm, hand-signed and sold directly from the artist's studio in Spain. The piece is in perfect condition and ships with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. The work is dispatched rolled and protected in a tube, and shipping is carried out within three business days after purchase. "This painting is a tribute to speed, elegance and the tension of the open sea. My aim has not been merely to represent a regatta, but to capture the visceral experience of competing against the elements during the changing light. It is a study of movement and the precarious balance between human technology and the uncontrollable force of nature. The composition features three racing yachts sailing on a close-hauled course, fighting against a raging sea. I have used a textured impasto technique for the waves, employing deep blues and foamy whites that almost seem to come out of the canvas, conveying the physical force of the water and the constant splashing on the deck. The dramatic focal point lies in the hulls of the boats and their sails tilted. Far from white, the sails are tinted by the colors of the sky at sunset: bright yellows, intense pinks and deep mauves, created through glazes and layers of paint that suggest the reflection of the setting sun on the Dacron. This contrast between the warm color of the sky and the cool blue of the sea underscores the intensity of the moment. The brushwork is loose and gestural, inviting the viewer's eye to complete the shape of the boats, which merge with the wind and water surrounding them. It is a work about kinetic energy and the ephemeral beauty of a moment in competition, perfect for a collector seeking to capture the passion of sailing and the thrill of a sunset in their space."

Estimate:$672.26

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