Bret Reilly American, b. 1967
Lincoln, 2024, SOLD
Acrylic on solidified crumpled cold-pressed paper
50"(H) x 40"(W) x 7"(D)
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Bret Reilly’s “Crumpled” series seamlessly intertwines the ethereal essence of Impressionism with the dreamlike distortion of surrealism, blurring the line between canvas and sculpture. These works evoke a sense of...
Bret Reilly’s “Crumpled” series seamlessly intertwines the ethereal essence of Impressionism
with the dreamlike distortion of surrealism, blurring the line between canvas and sculpture.
These works evoke a sense of fluidity and depth, as he masterfully captures ephemeral
moments, while infusing them with a palpable, three-dimensional presence. The crumpled and
torn paper surfaces seem to echo the fragility and flawed human experience of each subject,
while hanging as mirrors to the viewer to reflect on their own inner and outer imperfect beauty.
with the dreamlike distortion of surrealism, blurring the line between canvas and sculpture.
These works evoke a sense of fluidity and depth, as he masterfully captures ephemeral
moments, while infusing them with a palpable, three-dimensional presence. The crumpled and
torn paper surfaces seem to echo the fragility and flawed human experience of each subject,
while hanging as mirrors to the viewer to reflect on their own inner and outer imperfect beauty.