An expressive abstract acrylic painting where a clock, shadow, vivid colour, and gestural texture reflect time’s changing phases.
The painting explores time as an unstoppable, transformative force, using a clock as its central symbol. Its divided visual world expresses the artist’s stated dualities of darkness and light, past and present, restraint and emotional release. The figure-like form suggests a human experience shaped by shifting phases, memories, and continual change.
This work follows a contemporary abstract expressionist approach, prioritising energetic marks, tactile acrylic layering, and emotional colour over literal realism. Thick, gestural brushwork and roughly defined forms create an immediate, spontaneous presence. The clock and figure remain recognisable enough to anchor the abstraction, while fragmented surfaces convey movement, instability, and transformation.
This painting would suit a contemporary living room, creative studio, home office, gallery wall, or reception area where a meaningful statement piece is desired. Its bold colours work especially well against neutral white, grey, black, or concrete-toned interiors. It can inspire reflection and conversation in spaces devoted to creativity, personal growth, or professional ambition. This artwork will complement any room or space beyond those mentioned, depending on individual preference.
The mood is intense, reflective, and energetic. Dark passages evoke weight, uncertainty, and the persistence of the past, while the radiant yellow, orange, and red areas introduce hope, momentum, and emotional awakening. The active brushstrokes create a sense of controlled chaos, making the work feel both psychologically charged and ultimately life-affirming.
The composition is organised around a strong vertical division, with a clock placed prominently in the upper-left corner and a blue central figure or body-like shape bridging the opposing halves. Dark, textured areas gather on the left, while explosive warm colours fill the right. This asymmetric balance guides the eye from measured time toward dynamic transformation.
The palette is built on a dramatic contrast between charcoal black, smoky grey, and white on the left and saturated blue, yellow, orange, red, and magenta on the right. Cool blue acts as a transitional centre, while fiery warm hues radiate urgency and vitality. These opposing colour temperatures strongly reinforce the painting’s theme of temporal duality.
The Duality Of Time – Original Abstract Acrylic Painting is a original handmade painting made by Sarbajit dhar. This painting is made with acrylic colors on paper. This artwork is signed by artist, and accompanied with the Certificate of Authenticity. The width of the painting is 11 inches, and its height is 15 inches.
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The Duality of Time
The Duality of Time is an original abstract artwork created with acrylic colors on paper. The painting explores the contrast between darkness and light, the past and the present, and the continuous movement of time.
The clock represents the unstoppable passage of time, while the contrasting black, grey, blue, yellow, orange, and red tones express different emotions and phases of life. The energetic brushwork and layered textures create a sense of movement, chaos, and transformation.
This unique contemporary artwork is ideal for collectors and art lovers looking for an expressive, meaningful, and colorful statement piece for their home, studio, or office.
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Style: Contemporary Abstract / Abstract Expressionism
Artwork: Original, One-of-a-Kind
Size: 11 × 15 inches
Ideally paintings don't require much care as its a vertical surface, hence dust doesn't settle quite easily. You can gently dry dust the painting once in a month. You can also gently use a slightly damp cloth and dab it gently over the surface to capture the dust particles. You can do this once in 6 months.
Please do not use soap water, detergent, disinfectants or any chemicals over the painting as it might dissolve the colors. Paper and cloth paintings are usually framed with a glass on top, hence the artwork will remain intact. You would just need to clean the glass. Always keep artworks away from direct sunlight and also from walls having water leakage problem, - as both can damage it.
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