The artwork titled “Battement vital… (EXPRESSION LIBRE 2024)” was created by the artist Olivier Messas in the year 2024. This abstract piece employs acrylic and oil paints on canvas, measuring 15.7 by 15.7 inches. As part of the abstract genre and following the abstract art movement, the artwork is characterized by non-representational forms and the use of intense texture and color to convey meaning or emotion.
Upon examination of the artwork, one is confronted with a rich tapestry of dynamic and swirling forms that seem to enliven the canvas with a sense of movement and energy. The work features a high-relief texture, achieved through thick, sculptural applications of paint, evoking a three-dimensional quality that catches both light and shadow. Predominantly showcasing a dichotomy of red and white tones, the composition presents a vibrant contrast that suggests a rhythm or beating pulse, much in line with the title’s suggestion of a “vital beat.” The visceral manipulation of the media implies a depth of emotional expression that is left open to the interpretation of the viewer and reflects an uninhibited release of artistic energy.
