Cobalt with Oriental Blue by Donald Schenkel



Cobalt with Oriental Blue by Donald Schenkel
By Donald Schenkel
57 x 32 cm, 2023
Oil paint on paper with walnut frame
Opposite to the expanse of lightness, there is the depth expressed by shadows. The series Archaic Shadows is grounded in this depth, found in gradients where lighter colours dissolve into darkening twilights. For Donald Schenkel, the book ‘In Praise of Shadows’ points out the beauty of what we would consider darkness, and that befits the sensibility of these artworks. Shadows linger on the edge of the unknown, mystical and dark.The works part of this series sparked his attention to the object, the artefact and the archaic. This sensation of the ancient and otherworldly fits Donald’s idea of a silent wonder well. Yet, it contains a potency to be further explored.
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By Donald Schenkel
Oil on canvas
140 × 80 cm, 2026
Wooden frame included
In The Observer, Donald Schenkel combines clear turquoise and blue tones with a softly illuminated centre. Fine vertical and horizontal marks appear throughout the composition, introducing a subtle rhythm within the expansive fields of colour.
The painting is built up in numerous thin layers of oil paint, creating smooth transitions and a remarkable sense of depth. Its tall, narrow format strengthens the meditative quality of the work. Both calming and quietly captivating, The Observerbrings colour into an interior without overwhelming the space.
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