Stripe Motion

Artwork photographed by Hwang Sung Bin
Artwork by: Sam Peñaso
Dimensions: 55.0 cm x 75.0 cm
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2008
Location: Seoul PE
Filed Under: Sinag sa Sining
Description

In ‘Stripe Motion,’ Sam Penaso masterfully employs his signature abstract geometric style to create a piece that is both visually striking and intellectually provocative. The swirling dark grey paint over a multicolored backdrop serves as an energetic counterpoint to the calm precision of linear elements. This work is not just a display of form and color, it is an exploration into the dynamics of movement and stillness, chaos and order. Peñaso’s use of lines and shapes—some rigid, some fluid—invites viewers to ponder the complexities of human emotion and the ever-changing states of the mind. It’s an abstract narrative that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, offering a universal commentary on the human condition.

Written by: Marianne Audrey S. Dela Cruz