BRANDON GASTINELL
ARTIST | LOS ANGELES
En Haut
En Haut
Title: En Haut
Size: 30 x 40 in
Price: $1500
Material: Handmade bark-pressed paper from Nepal, premium oil pigment sticks
Year: 2024
Artist: Brandon Gastinell
Description:
Part of Brandon Gastinell's celebrated ballerina series, En Haut captures movement not only through visual form but through sensory engagement. Crafted on handmade, bark-pressed paper from Nepal, the organic texture interacts intimately with the rich layers of premium oil pigment sticks. The deep blacks, painted with deliberate strokes, form the silhouette of a figure in motion, leaving traces of energy across the canvas.
A subtle aromatic note from the pigments adds an unexpected dimension to this piece, making it not just something to see, but to experience. The juxtaposition of the primal and the delicate comes through in the earthy textures and the poised elegance of the subject.
Rooted in recovery and performance, the ballerina series confronts traditional norms of grace while embracing strength and resilience. En Haut extends these themes, evoking both introspection and emotional presence with each gaze.
About the Artist:
Los Angeles-based artist Brandon Gastinell is known for his emotive, anatomy-driven works that explore the human form with an electric vibrancy. His ballerina series is a reflection on personal loss, drawing inspiration from both classical performance and modern movement, while connecting deeply to his own experiences of recovery and reflection.