Silent Auction

Date: TBD

Streaming Evolution is a dynamic, ever-evolving artwork with its continuous paint layering, and as the buyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in its transformation. When you purchase it, you’ll have the unique opportunity to “collapse” it into its current state, preserving it as it is. This piece goes up for auction when it reaches a stage of completion. This painting is now at its second stage.

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Streaming Evolution Painting No. 2: Stage 2

Streaming Evolution | Painting No. 2, Stage 2

Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 79” x 80”

Streaming Evolution, Painting by Marcus Pierce

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April – December 2024

Auction Details

This painting is No. 2 and is part of a series called Streaming Evolution. The painting is ever-evolving, with layers building upon each other in a cycle of non-form and form, creation and destruction. It talks about itself, telling the viewer its history through masked-out windows in its layers. The painting is inspired by cognitive science and models of consciousness, particularly those that explore self-referential structures. Its creation is as much the subject as the contents within it.

The painting explores many questions as it unfolds. One in particular is, “What makes art human?” Every step of its creation is painted directly on the surface, from preliminary sketches to color and texture studies. Created in the streets of NYC and the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, the painting’s contents are shaped by the internal thoughts of the artist as well as the external environment and thoughts of passersby. The layering becomes a process of call and response, with every messy human decision and alteration captured.

Through its evolution, this painting has become multiple paintings layered on top of each other. The evolution will continue until it is purchased. The buyer plays an important role, as they have the choice to stop the painting’s evolution and preserve it in its current state. They also have the option to continue the evolution at a later date, if desired.

Don’t miss out
Now is your only chance to buy this painting in it in its current state. If you don’t act now, the painting will be lost to another bidder or to future layers of paint.

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This is a silent auction, meaning your personal information remains private to other participants. Throughout the auction, you’ll receive email notifications if you’ve been outbid, giving you the opportunity to adjust your bid. The auction winner will be the highest bidder who meets or exceeds the reserve price.

 

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The painting will need to be picked up. If you need help identifying a reputable art handling business, I have some options for you.

This painting is easy to display and crafted to endure a range of climates, suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces. I recommend one of three options: 1) mount directly to the wall, 2) framed with a modern white finish, or 3) use a backing frame (strainer frame). If you need assistance, I’m happy to offer guidance on the best solution for your space.

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