Pascal Magis – 1955-2011 – Monumental Abstract Acrylic on Canvas – Signed

$20,000

A monumental and vibrant abstract composition by French painter Pascal Magis, executed in acrylic on canvas at a commanding scale of 9’10” x 6’9″ (approximately 118″ x 81″). The canvas erupts in a bold interplay of cadmium red, deep ultramarine, golden ochre, and olive green, with gestural passages of near-black pigment anchoring the center in a dense, textural column that reads almost like a figure or totem rising from the surface; loose calligraphic strokes, scumbled highlights, and areas of raw, exposed color create a sense of movement and spontaneity that pulls the eye across the entire field. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, the piece reflects Magis’s mature style, developed after decades of work in tapestry design that first pushed his palette toward greater color intensity and abstraction before he returned fully to painting.

At this scale, the painting functions as a true architectural statement, capable of transforming a large wall into a dynamic focal point through sheer color saturation and painterly energy. Ready to hang, this work would suit a contemporary interior, gallery setting, or any space calling for dramatic, large-format abstract art.

Born in Aurillac in 1955 and trained at the Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs de Limoges, Magis built an international following through gallery exhibitions across Europe and a notable 1983 New York showing of tapestries based on Michele Venture’s designs; he continued exhibiting widely until his passing in 2011, and his work remains held in private and corporate collections around the world.