“Family Memories III” by Bartosz Beda

Bartosz Beda collection artworks have been processed by the artist himself to visually simulate the 3D depth of the thick brushstrokes of layered paint of the original paintings.

FROM THE ARTIST: Bartosz Beda

Regarding the original painting, “Family Memories III”

"Family Memories III": A Visual Echo of Life's Cadence

The Dance of Abstraction and Reality

In "Family Memories III (Color Your Sofa, Express Your Inner Room)," crafted with acrylic on paper in 2017, I present a canvas that unravels a captivating dance of motion and memory. The upper portion of the artwork is dominated by dynamic, swirling strokes of deep blue, reminiscent of clouds caught in perpetual movement, alive with the vibrancy of life's unending current.

Beneath the abstract disruption, you'll find the more concrete representations of two women walking, their legs captured in both a fluid and figurative manner. This duality suggests a harmony between the fleeting memories and the tangible moments of life, with each painted step echoing the shared rhythm of familial experiences.

The Palette of Connection and Continuity

The expressive use of color transitions from the evocative blues to the grounded, organic tones of the human form, symbolizing the blend of ephemeral memory with the solidity of human relationships. The painting pulses with the motion of the walking figures, embodying the journey of life and the enduring connections that sustain us.

This piece extends an invitation to witness a confluence of memory and companionship, providing a visual narrative that speaks to the constant, intertwined paths we tread with our loved ones through the evolving landscape of time.

Literary and Cinematic Journeys Through Color

"Family Memories III" evokes the literary scene of Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time," where walking is not just a physical act but a conduit to the depths of memory, mirroring the way each brushstroke on my canvas serves as a visual reverberation of ancient moments.

The painting's vivid blues and the depiction of rhythmic movement might also remind you of the narrative flow in Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway," capturing the pulse of life through its characters' wanderings. The fluidity of their strides against the backdrop of abstract forms reflects Woolf's signature narrative technique, creating a visual parallel to her stream-of-consciousness storytelling.

In the cinematic realm, the connection between memory and motion finds resonance in the organic strolls of characters in Richard Linklater's "Before" trilogy. At the same time, the dreamlike quality of the blue swirls atop the canvas mirrors Linklater's evocative storytelling, with each painted swirl still capturing the quintessence of human connection.

A Tapestry of Magical Realism and Emotional Weight

The interplay of abstract and figurative elements within the painting brings to mind the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude," where disparate realities coalesce. The painting's unification of abstract and realistic elements mirrors Márquez's narrative style, creating a visual space where the motion of the figures carries not just the physical presence but also the emotional and historical weight of family ties.

This piece stands as a visual symphony, resonating with the rhythms of narrative and cinema, inviting you to join a walk with characters from literature and film, to feel the heartbeat of their existence, and to view the vibrant strokes of my canvas as a segment of the grander narrative of human experience.

This made-to-order wall art is PRINTED ON CANVAS with a 1.5” frame depth and will arrive to you ready to hang. The side edges are finished in mirror-edge blur.

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ABOUT THE CANVAS PRINT
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• Dried pine stretcher bars ensure the frame will not warp or bow over time
• Thick, archival grade, poly-cotton blend canvas provides great durability
• ph neutral and acid free – the canvas will not yellow over time
• 1.5″ frame depth with sides finished in mirror-edge blur
• Ready to hang with an installed sawtooth hanger

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