1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Secrets + Advertisement”

Title: 1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Secrets + Advertisement”
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 6 height x 4.5 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate

Description: “Secrets + Advertisement” is a vibrant interplay of colors and textures, where bold, flowing lines meet vivid, circular forms. The lower half features deep blues and greens encased in purple outlines, resembling clusters of organic or cellular shapes that pulse with life. These forms rest upon a richly textured earthy background, grounding the composition.

The upper half bursts with radiant vertical waves of color—yellows, greens, oranges, and pinks—that weave together like stained glass, diffusing energy upwards. The intricate black details within the waves create a layered, almost cryptic atmosphere, hinting at the theme of hidden meaning or ‘secrets’ emerging from the surface.

This dynamic piece showcases movement and contrasts, drawing attention to its duality—earthy foundations paired with explosive, luminous forms. A captivating and thought-provoking addition for lovers of mid-century abstraction.

We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction.

We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!