Painting 8
This 2025 work represents a culminating synthesis of Ara Thorose's investigation of polyethylene as a pictorial medium, integrating the technical and conceptual discoveries of the entire series. The dimensions of 76.2 × 101.6cm provide a substantial visual field that engages the viewer in an immersive encounter with the materiality and presence of the work. The 5cm depth creates a sculptural quality that sets these pieces apart from traditional flat paintings, positioning the work in a hybrid territory that is central to Thorose's interdisciplinary interests. The use of polyethylene here reaches a level of sophistication that fully reveals the expressive potential of the material, demonstrating how industrial substances can be transformed into vehicles of emotion and aesthetic sense. The way the surface captures and reflects light creates an almost kinetic effect that enlivens the work and makes it responsive to its surroundings.
- Matter : polyethylene
- Length: 101,6 cm
- Width: 76,2 cm
- Height: 5 cm
- Weight: 5 kg
- Référence : AT-P8-0001
Manufacturing time: 10-12 week(s)
Each piece is handcrafted using natural materials, giving it its own distinct character. Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in color, texture, and finish may occur from piece to piece. These variations are inherent to the artisan process and add to the uniqueness of each creation.
Work created by the artist in New York
Ara Thorose is an Armenian-American artist based in New York. He combines art and design, creating pieces that transcend the boundaries between furniture and sculpture. His works, exhibited internationally, reflect a deep exploration of materials and forms. He received the Rising Star in Design award and was honored by the American Design Hotlist. His creations, such as the 7M Chair, are part of permanent collections such as that of the Cranbrook Art Museum.
