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Petals from the Past | Original 36x36 in (91.44x91.44 cm)
$10,260.00
Description
In this evocative mixed media piece, the artist reconstructs a fleeting memory—the ephemeral splendor of Brussels' Flower Carpet overtaking the Grand-Place for four transient days. What once bloomed in symmetry and color is now reimagined through layered textures, metallic glimmers, and the soft erosion of time.
Colorful paper fragments are meticulously placed, then sanded, exposing buried hues like worn memories surfacing in dreams. The painting does not attempt to recreate the event—but to recall it, fractured and abstract, as the mind might decades later. Metallics shimmer like dew on petals, while the interplay of space and surface suggests both distance and intimacy—like standing in the square once more, but through the veil of time.
Each mark becomes a whisper, each layer a sediment of emotion. The Grand-Place is no longer just a location; it is a palimpsest of presence, a temporal bloom made permanent through the artist’s hand. Here, memory does not fade—it transforms.
Care
To preserve the integrity of this mixed media canvas, display it in a dry, temperature-stable environment away from direct sunlight, humidity, and extreme heat. Avoid touching the surface directly, as the layered textures and delicate materials—such as paper fragments and metallics—can be sensitive to oils and abrasion. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or a clean, natural-bristle brush. Do not use water, cleaning products, or compressed air. If long-term preservation is a concern, consider professional framing or consultation with a fine art conservator.
Design
Crismary Pascarella’s technique blends architectural thinking with intuitive mark-making, using layered paper fragments, collage, pigment, and text to create spatial compositions. She builds and erodes surfaces through sanding and layering, echoing the processes of memory and urban decay—transforming material into emotional geography.