Meryl Grasa - Regata crepuscular II

Meryl Grasa presents the original work entitled: Twilight Regatta II, from the year 2026, with dimensions of 110 x 80 cm, hand-signed and sold directly from the artist's studio in Spain. The piece is in perfect condition and is sent with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. The work is dispatched rolled and protected in a tube, and shipping takes place within three business days after purchase. Artist Statement: "This painting is a homage to speed, elegance, and the tension of the open sea. My aim has not been merely to depict a regatta, but to capture the visceral experience of competing against the elements during the change of light. It is a study of movement and the precarious balance between human technology and the overwhelming force of nature. The composition features three sailboats sailing close-hauled, battling a rough sea. I have used a textured impasto technique for the waves, employing deep blues and frothy whites that almost seem to emerge from the canvas, conveying the physical force of the water and the constant splash on the deck. The dramatic focal point lies in the hulls of the boats and their leaning sails. Far from white, the sails are tinted by the colors of the sunset: bright yellows, intense pinks, and deep purples, 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 moment’s intensity. 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 around them. It is a piece about kinetic energy and the ephemeral beauty of a single 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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