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'Dung Beetle Two' - Darren McKay

'Dung Beetle Two' - Darren McKay

Regular price R19,000.00 ZAR
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Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 inch)

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

 

Capturing a portrait of tenacity and motion, 'Dung Beetle Two' is a magnificent original acrylic painting by the contemporary artist Darren McKay. This large-scale, highly abstract piece transforms the insect's tireless work into a powerful, kinetic statement.

The generous square-format canvas measures 100 cm (Height) x 100 cm (Width). The composition focuses entirely on the action of pushing. The Dung Beetle is rendered minimally in thick, linear strokes of black paint, defining its form through gesture and strain. This abstracted silhouette strains against a monumental sphere that almost fills the frame.

The sphere is an explosive vortex of kinetic splatter, created through layers of black, white, bronze, and metallic gold, conveying immense energy and weight. The contrasting white background allows the dark, powerful action of the beetle and the chaotic energy of the sphere to erupt dramatically from the surface. This exceptional Darren McKay acrylic painting is a premier example of contemporary wildlife art and abstract expressionism, perfect for collectors of dynamic art who appreciate bold movement and powerful symbolism.

 

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