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Erna Klaus’s artwork explores a fascinating interplay between Whether working with figurative or abstract elements, Klaus’s
naturalistic subjects and abstract experimentation. Her abstract paintings invite viewers to engage with the materiality of paint,
works embrace technical and formal experimentation, where exploring texture, depth, and the emotional resonance of color.
matter and color merge to create dynamic compositions. Klaus

enjoys pushing the boundaries of abstraction, using layering The artwork EK0319 by Erna Klaus, is a striking example of
techniques and gestural brushstrokes to convey movement abstract expressionism. The painting is characterized by its
and emotion. This duality in her artistic approach allows her vibrant color palette, featuring bold hues of yellow, pink, purple,

to navigate between structured representation and freeform green, and blue. The composition is dynamic and fluid, with
expression. expressive brushstrokes that create a sense of movement
Her themes frequently revolve around harmony and contrast, as and energy. Various shapes and forms appear layered and
she juxtaposes controlled precision with spontaneous creativity. intertwined, adding depth and texture to the piece.

EK0319, 2025 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 31.4X31.4 IN. | 80X80 CM.

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