Liminal Currents, 2024

By: Thierry B

Origin: Abstract, Fluid Reverie

Synthetic Polymer Paint On Canvas 180 x 150 cm

Signed, Dated and Titled Verso

In Liminal Currents, Thierry B has once again achieved the sublime, capturing a sense of quiet majesty and timeless beauty with a monochromatic simplicity that speaks volumes. Part of his Fluid Reverie series, this stunning new work invites the viewer into a space that is at once familiar and ethereal—much like the liminal spaces between ocean and sky, thought and emotion, past and present.

At first glance, the painting’s grey and white background evokes the quietude of early morning mist rolling over a coastal horizon, where the world is suspended between night and day. Yet, it is the intricate and deliberate placement of black and white dots—each dot a precise note in an ongoing symphony—that transforms the piece into a living entity, pulsing with unseen currents beneath its surface. There is a stunning evocation of the Great Barrier Reef from above, not in its physical detail, but in the way Thierry B’s brushstrokes and dots mimic the ebb and flow of the ocean, the rhythmic dance of tides, coral, and currents as seen from an aerial view.

This connection to the Australian landscape is no accident. Thierry B, after more than three decades of living and painting prolifically in Australia, has developed an intuitive understanding of his environment—a deep, ongoing relationship with the land and sea that infuses every brushstroke. Liminal Currents is a testament to this profound love story. It is as though the artist is gazing at the Reef from a place of quiet reverence, understanding that, like all great love stories, this connection has endured the passage of time, growing richer and deeper with each passing moment.

In this piece, there is a delicate balance between control and chaos. The black and white dots, like the quiet rhythm of water lapping against the shore, are perfectly placed to draw the eye and pull the viewer’s focus in various directions. But it is not just the careful composition that intrigues; it is the emotional pull of the piece. The dots act as markers of memory, each one representing a moment suspended in time, pulling us into the artist’s world—his love for the land, the sea, and the continued act of creation itself.

What is so captivating about Liminal Currents is its timelessness. The work feels utterly contemporary yet imbued with the weight of history. The purity of its monochrome palette, paired with the meticulous repetition of the dots, creates an effect that is hypnotic and meditative, pulling us into a state of reverie, a space where thought and feeling become intertwined. It is a painting that holds us, not with its overt narrative, but with the invitation to lose ourselves within the currents it evokes—currents that carry us forward, gently, toward a new understanding of our place in the world.

In conclusion, Liminal Currents is yet another triumph in Thierry B’s journey as an artist. It is a work that celebrates his deep connection to the Australian landscape, his ongoing evolution as a painter, and his unwavering love for the act of creation. Through this piece, he continues to explore the tension between control and release, bringing the viewer into an intimate dialogue with nature, memory, and time. Thierry B’s mastery lies not only in his technical prowess but in his ability to capture the essence of life itself—fluid, ever-changing, and always moving.

Size: Large Paintings

Frame: Framed

Price Range: $11-$20k

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