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Image 10 of 21 from gallery of Nagato House / RASA Architektura. Photograph by Fernando Gomulya
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About 59 x 46 x 1.5 inches This abstract expressionist style vertical painting was created by Hudson Valley based artist, Christoper Engel, in 2010. The composition features broad, gestural brushstrokes forest green, white, black, and burnt umber. Paint is applied in a sweeping motion; the artist's brushstrokes create a web of tangled planes that connect the spaces between the foreground and background. This painting evokes the aesthetic of a Hans Hoffman Abstract Expressionist painting, exploring interdependent relationships between form, color, and space. About the artist and work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful. The space around us to me is the defining characteristic that makes us aware and allows us to function in our environment. Creating this feeling of space in my abstract work with color, texture, line, scale, scraping, dripping etc. is what satisfies my aesthetic needs. - Chris Engel
Highlights The ERB Universe's Swords of Eternity super-arc concludes with Victory Harben: Fires of Halos by Christopher Paul Carey, featuring the world of Halos from Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary unpublished novel fragment, The Ghostly Script!When Gridley Wave contact between worlds is inexplicably broken, young physicist Victory Harben returns to her home at the Earth's core to help solve the mystery. Author(s): Christopher Paul Carey & Mike Wolfer 408 Pages Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction Series Name: Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe Description About the Book The fourth novel in the ground-breaking Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe series, interconnecting the worlds of Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, Pellucidar, The Land That Time Forgot, The Moon Maid, and more. Book Synopsis The ERB Universe's Swords of Eternity super-arc concludes with Victory Harben: Fires of Halos by Christopher Paul Carey, featuring the world of Halos from Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary unpublished novel fragment, The Ghostly Script! When Gridley Wave contact between worlds is inexplicably broken, young physicist Victory Harben returns to her home at the Earth's core to help solve the mystery. Soon Victory finds the riddles of her past are hopelessly entangled with the machinations of an ancient and inscrutable queen of the Mahars, the inner world's dethroned reptilian overlords. Unwillingly hurled into the cosmic void by the queen, Victory is hunted down across space and time by a vengeful being whose flaming sword absorbs the souls of the slain, delivering them to the ravenous lords of Halos. As Victory races to track down the key to her destiny, a storm of malevolent forces gathers against her, unleashing the secret rulers of the afterlife in an unholy tempest that threatens to shatter reality itself. Includes the bonus novelette "Beyond the Farthest Star: Rescue on Zandar" by Mike Wolfer When a hunting party from the village of the Ki-vaas goes missing, the tribe's age-old customs decree the fate of its lost members to have been dictated by the gods. But the young woman Tii-laa cannot abide such hopeless dogma. Striking out on her own, she must risk both her place in the tribe and her very life, facing the planet Zandar's deadly wilds and savage creatures in a desperate attempt to save her missing tribespeople! THE FIRST UNIVERSE OF ITS KIND A century before the term "crossover" became a buzzword in popular culture, Edgar Rice Burroughs created the first expansive, fully cohesive literary universe. Coexisting in this vast cosmos was a pantheon of immortal heroes and heroines--Tarzan of the Apes, Jane Clayton, John Carter, Dejah Thoris, Carson Napier, and David Innes being only the best known among them. In Burroughs' 80-plus novels, their epic adventures transported them to the strange and exotic worlds of Barsoom, Amtor, Pellucidar, Caspak, and Va-nah, as well as the lost civilizations of Earth and even realms beyond the farthest star. Now the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe expands in an all-new series of canonical novels written by today's talented authors! SWORDS OF ETERNITY SUPER-ARC When an unknown force catapults inventors Jason Gridley and Victory Harben from their home in Pellucidar, separating them from each other and flinging them across space and time, they embark on a grand tour of strange, wondrous worlds. As their search for one another leads them to the realms of Amtor, Barsoom, and other worlds even more distant and outlandish, Jason and Victory will meet heroes and heroines of unparalleled courage and ability: Carson Napier, Tarzan, John Carter, and more. With the help of their intrepid allies, Jason and Victory will uncover a plot both insidious and unthinkable--one that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of the universe... The Swords of Eternity super-arc comes to our universe in a series of four interconnected novels: Carson of Venus: The Edge of All Worlds by Matt Betts Tarzan: Battle for Pellucidar by Win Scott Eckert John Carter of Mars: Gods of the Forgotten by Geary Gravel Victory Harben: Fires of Halos by Christopher Paul Carey (c) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Associated logos, characters, names, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Review Quotes "The facility Carey has to somehow adopt the mindset of the author whose universe he's playing in is nothing short of uncanny." -Dave Brzeski, The British Fantasy Society
About Vertical, gestural abstract expressionist painting in green, white and black in the style of Franz Kline and Hans Hoffman "In the Beginning" by Christopher Engel, painted in 2010 52 x 44 x 2 inches with natural wood floater frame Signed, verso Wire backing for easy installation (ready to hang as is) This abstract expressionist style vertical painting was created by North Carolina based artist, Christoper Engel, in 2010. The composition features broad, gestural brushstrokes white, grey, and black on a background of forest green and pale beige. Paint is applied in a sweeping motion while details of dripping paint extenuate the layered foreground. Engel, a contemporary artist, is notably influenced by members of the Abstract Expressionist movement. His use of bold black strokes evoke the style of Franz Kline while the visible drips and splatters of paint bring to mind the action painting of Jackson Pollack. Engel's sophisticated use of color, depth, and space are reminiscent of the work of Hans Hoffman. The painting is complemented with a natural wood floater frame prepared with sturdy wire of instant and professional quality installation. About the artist and work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful. The space around us to me is the defining characteristic that makes us aware and allows us to function in our environment. Creating this feeling of space in my abstract work with color, texture, line, scale, scraping, dripping etc. is what satisfies my aesthetic needs. - Chris Engel
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About Vertical, gestural abstract expressionist painting in the style of Hans Hoffman in shades of forest green with accents of red, yellow, black and white "Parade" by Christopher Engel, painted in 2010 54 x 44 x 1.5 inches, unframed with unpainted canvas wrapped around the sides Signed, verso Wire backing for easy installation (ready to hang as is) This abstract expressionist style vertical painting was created by North Carolina based artist, Christoper Engel, in 2010. The composition features broad, overlapping brushstrokes in shades of earthy green with accents of bright red, yellow, white and black. Paint is applied gesturally in a sweeping motion while details of dripping paint extend from the layered foreground. Engel, a contemporary artist, is notably influenced by members of the Abstract Expressionist movement. The artist’s sophisticated use of color, depth, and space is reminiscent of the work of Hans Hoffman. The painting is prepare with study metal wire for quick and professional quality installation. About the artist and work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful. The space around us to me is the defining characteristic that makes us aware and allows us to function in our environment. Creating this feeling of space in my abstract work with color, texture, line, scale, scraping, dripping etc. is what satisfies my aesthetic needs. - Chris Engel
About 30.5 x 24.5 inches oil on stretched canvas Wired to hang as a vertical painting This medium size abstract vertical palette has a serene palette of sage green, creamy white and pale peach. Gestural strokes of subdued colors are woven together with a watery sensibility, one flowing into the next, the paint allowed to drip down the surface of the canvas. About the artist: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each painting by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable reach into the third dimension. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful.
About abstract oil painting on canvas organic, earthy palette of browns, blues, greens and black This abstract expressionist style vertical painting was created by Hudson Valley based artist, Christoper Engel, in 2010. The composition features broad, gestural brushstrokes forest green, white, black, and sky blue. Paint is applied in a sweeping motion; the artist's brushstrokes create a web of tangled planes that connect the spaces between the foreground and background. This painting evokes the aesthetic of a Hans Hoffman Abstract Expressionist painting, exploring interdependent relationships between form, color, and space. About the artist and work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful. The space around us to me is the defining characteristic that makes us aware and allows us to function in our environment. Creating this feeling of space in my abstract work with color, texture, line, scale, scraping, dripping etc. is what satisfies my aesthetic needs. - Chris Engel
About Vertical, gestural abstract expressionist painting in green, white and black in the style of Franz Kline and Hans Hoffman "In the Beginning" by Christopher Engel, painted in 2010 52 x 44 x 2 inches with natural wood floater frame Signed, verso Wire backing for easy installation (ready to hang as is) This abstract expressionist style vertical painting was created by North Carolina based artist, Christoper Engel, in 2010. The composition features broad, gestural brushstrokes white, grey, and black on a background of forest green and pale beige. Paint is applied in a sweeping motion while details of dripping paint extenuate the layered foreground. Engel, a contemporary artist, is notably influenced by members of the Abstract Expressionist movement. His use of bold black strokes evoke the style of Franz Kline while the visible drips and splatters of paint bring to mind the action painting of Jackson Pollack. Engel's sophisticated use of color, depth, and space are reminiscent of the work of Hans Hoffman. The painting is complemented with a natural wood floater frame prepared with sturdy wire of instant and professional quality installation. About the artist and work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful. The space around us to me is the defining characteristic that makes us aware and allows us to function in our environment. Creating this feeling of space in my abstract work with color, texture, line, scale, scraping, dripping etc. is what satisfies my aesthetic needs. - Chris Engel
oil on canvas with thin wood veneer frame 13 x 15 inches framed, $700 11 x 13 inches unframed, $650 abstract painting, small blue abstract painting, color study, gestural abstract painting, brush strokes About the work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction.
About Graphic, abstract fruit still life painting in a bold palette of green, orange, and blue Oil on canvas 54 x 44 inches This vertical, abstract-style still life painting was created by Hudson Valley-based artist Christopher Engel in 2010. The composition features broad, confident brush strokes in crimson, royal blue, black, emerald and orange against a varied light and dark green background. Some strokes are bold and crisp, while others appear drizzled on the canvas, resulting in a varied, almost tactile surface texture. About the artist and work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful. SOLO SHOWS: 2017 Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY 2016 Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY 2014 Commons Gallery Margaretville, NY 2014 Zoom Gallery, Fleishmanns, NY "Selections" 2006 Erpf Gallery, Arkville, NY “A Selection of Works” 2004 The Commons, Margaretville, NY “Survey from the 1980s to 2004 1991 Roxbury Arts Group, Roxbury, NY 1987 Soho Gallery, Seattle, WA, “Selected Works” 1986 Hundredwaters Gallery, Seattle, WA, “New Works” 1982 Hallwalls Gallery, Buffalo, NY, “Rites of Passage” GROUP SHOWS: 2017 WAAM Woodstock, NY “Abstract Evocative” 2014 Zoom Gallery, Fleishmanns, NY "Summer Show" 2011 Byrdcliffe Members Show 2010 Byrdcliffe Members Show 2010 Byrdcliffe Small Works Show 2010 Woodstock Artist Association and Museum Show 2008 Woodstock Artist Association and Museum Gray Matter Show 2008 Woodstock Artist Association and Museum Inside/Outside the Box 2008 Woodstock Artist Association and Museum Small Works on Paper 2004 Roxbury Arts Group, Roxbury, NY, “Now, Then and Before” 2003 Roxbury Arts Group, Roxbury, NY, 1994 Hallwalls Gallery, Buffalo, NY, “Men in Suits” 1989 Print Show, Ward-Nasse Gallery, NY 1988 Hundredwaters Gallery, Seattle, WA, “Art and Religion” 1987 New York Print Fair, Eldindean Press 1986 Summit Show, Seattle, WA 1986 Pierot Gallery, Seattle, WA 1985 Donnally Books Gallery, Seattle, WA, “Woodcuts” 1985 Fourwalls, Hoboken, NJ 1983 Sharpe Gallery, NY, “Self-Image” RESIDENCIES: 2012 and 2011 Byrdcliffe June Artist’s Residency Programs HONORS: Elected to the board of Woodstock Artist Association and Museum AWARDS: 2011 Woodstock Artist Association and Museum 3rd Annual Regional Show Honored for Best Abstract Painting in Show 2011 Woodstock Artist Association and Museum March Group Show Honorable Mention 1985 Grant from Change, Inc. Full Tuition Scholarship, Art Center College of Design COLLECTIONS: Bruno Bischofberger, Zurich, Switzerland Carol Pulin, Print Curator Smithsonian, Washington, DC Elizabeth Hahn, Print Specialist Christies, NYC Mary Lou Knode, Print Department MOMA, NYC Kathy Caraccio, Print Maker and Publisher of Etchings, NYC Leslie and Stuart Reiser, Wayne, NJ. Rouse Corporation, New York, NY Robert Heller, Brooklyn, New York, ADDITIONAL COLLECTIONS in: New York City, Singapore Dallas, TX London, UK San Francisco, CA Melbourne, Australia Sag Harbor, NY EDUCATION: Studied with: Richard Pousette-Dart at the Art Students League, 1976-1981 Roberto Delomonica, Julian Levy, Vaclav Vytlacil Art Center College of Design, 1969-1971 Chicago Academy of Fine Art, 1964- 1966
About Geometric Abstract Expressionist painting in forest green, emerald green, white and black Painting can be oriented vertically or horizontally to your preference "Study: Green, Black, White" (Geometric Abstract Color Block Painting) by Christopher Engel 30 x 24 x 1.5 inches unframed oil on canvas, sides exposed raw canvas so additional framing is optional Ready to hang, signed verso This contemporary, abstract geometric color block painting was created by North Carolina based artist, Christoper Engel. The composition features blocks of solid color, evoking the aesthetic of a Hans Hofmann Abstract Expressionist painting that explores interdependent relationships between form, color, and space. Green, black and white blocks of color contrast to create window-like shapes. The painting is in excellent condition and can be oriented horizontally or vertically. About the artist and work: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each canvas in a selection of abstract paintings by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable sense of three dimensionality. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful. The space around us to me is the defining characteristic that makes us aware and allows us to function in our environment. Creating this feeling of space in my abstract work with color, texture, line, scale, scraping, dripping etc. is what satisfies my aesthetic needs. - Chris Engel
About 48 x 36 inches oil on canvas sides of canvas are painted Wired to hang as a vertical painting Engel breathes new life into a refurbished older painting with this vertical abstract expressionist style painting titled Blue Arc. New layers are imposed on old, the remnants of the under layers remain, adding depth to fresh coats of paint. Gestural strokes of teal green, neon poppy pink, sunny yellow and royal blue create the color scheme as the artist elegantly weaves each bold color into a web that is at once saturated yet distinct. About the artist: Calm and confident brush strokes sweep over each painting by Christopher Engel. His work vibrates with the energy of bold, gestural lines that intersect at points between the foreground and background. These fields are bridged together in a web of kinetic, interconnecting lines which create a remarkable reach into the third dimension. The close examination of space, or how we create it and replenish a void, is a study that Engel has pursued since he started as a landscape painter in the early 70s. “I was deeply affected by the relationship between the elements of the landscape; trees, shrubs, bushes, and elements on the periphery,” he states, “everything worked to define the space that contained and moved me.” Engel currently works out of a studio near Roxbury, NY, where a pellet stove warms the high ceilings and sunlight penetrates through sky-lights. Nestled in the Catskill mountains, he continues to honor the influence of the natural landscape and remain enamored by the impact of color. With several canvases standing over four feet tall, the surfaces are rich in a sophisticated palette of earth tones; greens, browns, blacks, blues and occasional use of bright red and orange allude to an aesthetic that straddles both landscape and abstraction. Yet despite representational titles such as “Canyon,” Ice Storm”, and “Clear Skies”, Engel’s vision immerses the viewer in suggestions of horizon lines or tree branches rather than orient them directly toward a conventional depiction. Tensions of push and pull are achieved with both opacity and transparency, as well as the natural flow of the medium. Ultimately, the point of departure is radically transformed and the end result is nothing short of powerful.
