Abstract Art by Joyce Ashworth
FIGURE 1A: ON THE MATTER OF SILENCE
FINALIST
NON-REPRESENTATIONAL CATEGORY
20th GSIS National Art Competition
Acrylic / 3 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2025
Figure 1A: On the Matter of Silence presents a study in restraint and subtlety, characteristic of contemporary abstract art. Its surface, dominated by deep blacks, shifts gently with the light, revealing textures that invite quiet contemplation.
The composition doesn't assert itself loudly; instead, it offers a space for introspection, where meaning unfolds gradually. Each element is placed with intention, creating a balance between presence and absence. The work doesn't seek to explain but to evoke, allowing viewers, especially at venues like the Joyce Ashworth Gallery, to engage with the nuances of silence and form.
SHROUDED HARMONY
HONORABLE MENTION
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19th GSIS National Art Competition 2024
Acrylic / 4 feet x 3 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
Shrouded Harmony is an exquisite example of abstract art, exploring the subtle interplay of light and shadow against a backdrop of deep black. Created through meticulous layering and careful manipulation of values, this enigmatic piece reveals its hidden depths as light dances across its surface.
Each viewing of this work unveils a new facet of its mysterious beauty, inviting contemplation and evoking a sense of tranquil balance amidst the darkness.
WHISPERED MYSTERY
Acrylic / 4 feet x 3 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
Beckoning viewers into a world of subtle intrigue, set against a background of profound blackness, delicate layers emerge revealing fragments of an elusive narrative within this abstract art piece. Each brush stroke carries a whisper of secrets, inviting the observer to unravel the mystery within.
ESSENCE OF BEING
Acrylic / 36 x 24 x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
"Essence of Being" is an exquisite piece of abstract art that captures the intrinsic nature of a nude female form through masterful abstraction, emphasizing the purity of existence. This painting exudes a sense of quiet strength, where the figure emerges from a backdrop of muted tones, embodying light that subtly illuminates her presence. This ethereal form is delicately balanced between visibility and obscurity, inviting viewers to explore the deeper layers of identity and consciousness.
The composition reflects a serene, almost meditative state, where the essence of being is not fully revealed but felt, resonating with an inner tranquility that transcends the physical.
ENIGMA EN ROSSO: PRIMA AMORE
Acrylic / 36 x 24 x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2024
This abstract art piece features a deep black canvas that transforms under varying light, revealing a spectrum of hidden hues. Subtle blues, greens, and purples emerge, inviting viewers to explore the interplay of shadow and illumination. Each glance offers a new experience, as the artwork evolves, reflecting the dynamic nature of perception and the beauty of light itself.
ENIGMA
FINALIST
NON-REPRESENTATIONAL CATEGORY
18th GSIS National Art Competition 2023
Acrylic / 3 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2023
This piece of abstract art was meticulously designed and crafted to achieve a textured finish that embraces the light it receives. The uneven, inter-woven pattern seems to unwittingly attempt to pass as a deliberate accident.
Embrace your imagination. Beauty inconceivable... completely enigmatic.
SIBYLLINE EUPHONY
Acrylic / 3 feet x 4 feet x 1.5 inches museum-grade canvas / 2023
Sibylline Euphony orchestrates a symphony of delicate mystery, exemplifying the beauty of abstract art. Layers of paint dance in harmonious chaos, weaving a tapestry of enigmatic beauty that echoes the creativity. Each brush stroke shows melodies of black hues that resonate with the soul. As light caresses the canvas, the painting's true essence emerges, revealing a euphony of hidden depths and untold stories, captivating all who dare to listen.
ELEMENTS IN MOTION
Nature's Resonance
Acrylic / 36” x 24” museum-grade canvas / 2025
This abstract art piece invites viewers into a realm where movement and stillness intertwine. Layers whisper of unseen rhythms, textures hum with quiet energy, and colors shift like fleeting memories. It is a landscape felt rather than seen—an echo of nature’s silent conversation.
Harmonic Flow
Acrylic / 36” x 24” museum-grade canvas / 2025
This abstract art piece is a symphony of colors and forms, capturing nature's balance. Organic shapes intertwine with structured elements, reflecting the rhythmic pulse of life. This artwork invites viewers to explore the hidden harmonies of the landscape, where earth and energy converge in a flowing visual melody.
“TADHANANG KINAIYA” / Behaviour Controlled by Fate
Acrylic Impasto / 3 feet x 4 feet x 2 inches museum-grade canvas / 2021
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KAPALARAN
Acrylic Impasto / 20" x 16" museum-grade canvas / 2021
DESTINY / FATE
Acrylic Impasto / 5" diameter Acacia wood plate / 2021,
Acrylic Impasto / 13" x 3" diameter red wine bottle / 2021
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SERENDIPITY
Acrylic Impasto abstract art piece / 24" x 24" framed / 2021
