Red wine – a glass in the golden intoxication of wine

by AidasignArt

A single wine glass stands at the centre of the picture and becomes the powerful focal point of this expressive composition. Formed from extremely thick, impasto-like black paint, the glass stands out strikingly against the dark pictorial space. The three-dimensional texture of the paint lends its silhouette an almost sculptural presence and makes the subject appear immediate and physical.

The background is characterised by deep black, impasto paint, which is in places overlaid and broken up by layers of gold paint. The gold paint seems to settle over the dark surface like reflections of light, emerging in some places and then disappearing back into the blackness. This creates a mysterious, luxurious atmosphere with striking contrasts.

The glass contains deep red wine, also depicted in an exceptionally thick, wine-red impasto. It is in lively motion and spills powerfully over the rim of the glass. Dynamic splashes and swathes of paint capture the fleeting moment and lend the otherwise still motif an almost explosive energy.

Black, gold and intense wine red combine to form a sensual visual language that balances elegance and expressiveness. This work from the ‘Moments of Wine’ series not only makes the wine visible, but also tangible – as a symbol of passion, pleasure and the preciousness of the moment.