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LIFESTYLE ON CANVAS PHILIPPE HALABURDA STUDIO, NEWBURGH, NY, USA AUGUST 2024
The off-grid living
About the theme of "the off-grid living"
In my abstract compositions using tapes and yarn, I explore “life off the grid”
as a metaphor for self-sufficiency and disconnecting from conventional systems.
The intersecting lines and woven patterns represent the interdependence of resources and the intricate balance required to sustain an independent lifestyle.
The tapes act as barriers or boundaries, symbolizing separation from mainstream infrastructure, while the yarn reflects the creative, interconnected solutions necessary for resilience and autonomy.
Together, these materials build layers of meaning, illustrating the adaptability and resourcefulness inherent in living off the grid.
Including a used brush on the canvas is a poignant symbol of renewal
and resourcefulness.
It represents the idea of repurposing tools and embracing imperfections
to pursue independence.
The brush, worn but still functional, speaks to the endurance and creativity required to live outside traditional systems.
It’s a reminder that beauty and purpose can be found in what others might discard—a philosophy that aligns deeply with the ethos of self-reliance
and sustainable living.
Details of the series
SERIES OF 3 ABSTRACT PAINTINGS
Emotion Positive & lively, elation
Material Acrylic, color tape, yarn, LEGO brick, old brush
Medium Stretched canvas 48 x 48 inches (diptych piece)
Date 2024
Authentification Signed and title on the back
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