Past, Present, Future | 36" x 30"

About the Artwork

Past, Present, Future is a 36" x 30" oil painting by Dana Irving created on canvas. Irving's remarkable versatility goes beyond her landscape paintings, featuring two stylized figures engaged in what appears to be an elegant dance against a rich, ornate background. The contrasting figures—one in deep charcoal with subtle speckled texture and one in luminous white—stand in perfect counterpoint, their ribbon-like forms twisting and flowing as if caught mid-motion in a timeless waltz.

The painting's sumptuous amber-gold background features intricate baroque-inspired scrollwork and flourishes, creating a tapestry of swirling patterns that adds depth and opulence to the composition. Irving masterfully controls her palette, using the warm amber tones to create a glowing backdrop that transitions from deeper russet edges to a brilliant golden centre, drawing the eye inward. The figures' elongated, curving forms demonstrate Irving's signature ability to infuse inanimate subjects with personality and movement. The undulating ground beneath the figures creates a sense of gentle rhythm, while the stark contrast between the dark and light dancers heightens the dramatic tension between them. This sophisticated interplay of light, shadow, and form suggests themes of duality, harmony, and the dance of opposites that exists throughout time—a visual meditation on how past and future are always in conversation with the present moment.

Dimensions and Details

• Size: 36" x 30"
• Medium: Oil on Canvas
• Display: The painting features a 1.5" deep profile canvas with the image wrapping around the edges, intended to be displayed unframed, as reflected in the listed price.

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