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Michelle Thomas ArtistRaw - Textured Matte Black Acrylic Painting, Contemporary 21st Century Art2025
2025
$2,321
£1,752.98
€2,024.96
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A$3,502.13
CHF 1,882.72
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NOK 23,789.07
SEK 21,780.67
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About the Item
“Raw” is a commanding vertical abstract painting by contemporary artist Michelle Thomas.
Created as a visceral expression of elemental strength and vulnerability, this original work explores the tension between presence and exposure—how the most honest forms often speak the loudest without embellishment.
Rendered entirely in deep matte black, “Raw” strips away distraction, leaving only texture, form, and gravity. Built with heavily layered acrylic and mixed media, its sculptural surface creates a bold interplay of light and shadow across jagged peaks and recesses. The finish is deliberately flat—absorbing light rather than reflecting it—inviting viewers into the terrain of the work rather than bouncing them away.
While minimalist in palette, “Raw” is maximal in impact. It evokes a sense of grounded stillness and unapologetic truth, capturing the beauty in what’s unrefined, exposed, and real.
With its narrow vertical scale, rich surface depth, and primal calm, “Raw” offers a striking focal point for contemporary, industrial, or organic interiors—anchoring the space with quiet authority.
Why “Raw” Stands Out:
Highly Textured Surface: Built through layers of sculptural acrylic and mixed media, the canvas becomes topographic—inviting both visual intrigue and tactile curiosity.
Monochrome Impact: The use of pure matte black heightens the focus on material and texture, allowing the physical presence of the work to command attention in a minimalist, modern, or moody space.
Conceptual Depth: “Raw” is about emotional nakedness—what remains when we stop performing and start simply being. It offers strength not through decoration, but through authenticity.
Artwork Details:
Title: Raw
Artist: Michelle Thomas
Medium: Acrylic and mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 60" H x 20" W x 1.5" D
Palette: Matte black
Finish: Heavily textured; seamless gallery wrap
Frame: Sold unframed; stretched with hardware ready to hang.
Condition: New, original, signed, ready to hang
Who This Is For:
Collectors seeking minimalist statement pieces with textural depth
Interior designers sourcing bold, monochrome works
Clients drawn to emotional honesty and material purity in abstraction
Homes styled in industrial, Japandi, wabi-sabi, or contemporary organic aesthetics
About the Artist:
Michelle Thomas is a contemporary abstract artist recognized for her tactile surfaces, minimalist palettes, and emotionally centered compositions. Her work explores the interplay between silence and presence, using sculptural texture and restrained color as tools of expression.
Known for creating pieces that invite pause and introspection, Michelle’s paintings reflect a deep reverence for the raw and real—each canvas a quiet statement about what it means to feel deeply without needing to explain.
- Creator:Michelle Thomas Artist (American)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Woodstock, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2668216711862
Michelle Thomas Artist
Michelle Thomas is a talented visual artist whose captivating work transcends boundaries and captures the essence of diverse experiences. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, Michelle brings a unique perspective to her creations, infusing her art with depth, emotion, and cultural richness. Born of Panamanian heritage, Michelle's art is deeply influenced by her Afro-Latina roots, which she seamlessly intertwines with her personal experiences and a global artistic sensibility. Her work is a reflection of the vibrant blend of identities she embodies, celebrating the beauty of her background while exploring universal themes of identity, connection, and belonging. Michelle's portfolio encompasses a wide range of mediums, from acrylic and oil paintings that burst with color and symbolism to intricate mixed-media pieces that invite viewers to delve into complex narratives. With an intuitive understanding of form and composition, Michelle's work often challenges conventional perspectives, encouraging viewers to question and reflect. Through her art, Michelle seeks to create conversations and connections across cultures and generations. As an Afro-Latina female artist, Michelle Thomas has not only broken down barriers but built bridges through her art. Her distinctive vision and profound storytelling continue to enrich the art world, inviting everyone to join in the celebration of diversity and unity.
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