Mini Burst: Red 2015 20x20

Year2015

Hand SignedLower Right in Pigment 

Condition Other - minor crack in frame 

Other FrameBlack Frame Floated in Plexiglass 

Purchased fromGallery 2016 

Provenance / HistoryThe art world is now recognizing DeRubeis as “THE FATHER OF CONCEPTUAL MOVEMENT.” DeRubeis’ paintings bring to you the world of celestial abstraction that captures colored soaked light which appears to spring from De Rubeis’ art. With his soft lines, he weaves together forms of metal sculpture and paint to make his composition flow in harmony.In 2005, DeRubeis’ work was submitted and honored with two nominations by the First Annual Fine Art Awards televised live from the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Nominated in the “Mixed Media” and “New Movement” categories, he earned the “MUSE” Award in “New Movement” and is now known as “The Father of the Conceptual Movement.”De Rubeis, then only 27, dedicated his award to his Grandfather, who bought him his first airbrush and had passed away just months earlier.Chris De Rubeis started his career as a motorcycle paint artist. In 2007, his art was entered into In 2009, after discovering his own unique style, now called Abstract Sensualism, De Rubeis was signed by famed art publisher David Smith who immediately saw the future in Chris’s art. Now, DeRubeis is certainly one of the hottest-selling artists in the world. His works are on permanent display in high-end galleries throughout the United States and abroad. Each work is a unique original as DeRubeis uses structures and waves of light to build weightless, diaphanous forms. Colors flow seamlessly from one hue to the next, while the transparency of his layers of paint creates the illusion of incredible depth. 

Story / Additional InfoThis painting was purchased as a suite of 3 at a cruise ship auction. Chris Derubeis originally got his start painting custom cars and motorcycles but has advanced into the fine art world with bold and edgy designs. He uses a technique that involves adding all the paint to the aluminum backing, then removing paint with chemicals and hand grinding until he reaches the desired effect. 

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Chris DeRubeis - United States

Art Brokerage: Park West Artist: Chris DeRubeis American Artist: b. 1978. Chris DeRubeis paints on metal, mixing pigments and chemicals and incorporating power tools and natural elements such as fire, water, and freezing techniques. He calls his art "Abstract Sensualism," in reference to the organic nature of his paintings. DeRubeis believes his work can alter the way people perceive contemporary art. Born in 1978, DeRubeis showed an early proclivity for drawing, which was quickly recognized by his family. At age 13, DeRubeis' grandfather gave him his first airbrush, and after watching him use it, proclaimed he would be the artist his grandfather had always dreamed of becoming. At age 20, DeRubeis attended the Pasadena Art Center and the Associates in Art school in Sherman Oaks, California. To pay for his education, he painted custom Harleys and started a successful small business. His professors tried to convince him to choose a more commercial style of art but he was never satisfied painting in a traditional manner. DeRubeis began experimenting with different tools to manipulate the way light reacted with metallic surfaces, and introduced chemicals and pigments which created unique reactions. Regarding his artwork, DeRubeis states, "I favor metal because I can combine a form of sculpture as the foundation for my expression and have found a way to enhance my ability to communicate emotions more intently. All art should inspire and evoke emotion. Art should be something you can actually feel." In 2005, DeRubeis' work was submitted and honored with two nominations by the First Annual Fine Art Awards, televised live from the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nominated in the "Mixed Media" and "New Movement" categories, he earned the MUSE Award in "New Movement." DeRubeis, then only 27, dedicated his award to his grandfather who had passed away just months earlier. His artwork has appeared on the DIY and HGTV networks. In 2009, he signed with famed art publisher David Smith. Now, DeRubeis' artwork is exhibited in galleries throughout the world. Listings wanted.