Natalie Ulmann - "Bordeaux Dance"

“Bordeaux Dance” is an ongoing series of abstract paintings where movement, gesture and emotion meet in a reduced yet powerful visual language. Each work is a standalone unique piece, connected by a shared visual language: fine Bordeaux-colored lines, drops and condensations on a smooth, sand-colored surface.
At the center is the expression of movement and presence. The Bordeaux color is drawn, curved, and dropped intuitively and immediately, as in a dance. The composition feels like the recording of a fleeting gesture, captured on the canvas.
Particularly characteristic is the interplay of materials: the calm, finely sanded surface forms a bright, open space, while the Bordeaux color, with its high-gloss application, reflects light and makes the movement of the line visible. Fine splatters, drops and condensations are deliberately preserved, giving the work depth, tension and a strong physical presence.
The works in the series are inspired by Action Painting, yet deliberately rely on reduction and openness. Generous free spaces allow the gestures room to unfold and direct the gaze to rhythm, balance and the energy of the paint application.
“Bordeaux Dance” invites free interpretation. The series develops from work to work and remains open to new movements, new gestures and new readings—like a dance that constantly changes and yet follows its own pace.

Fabricated on high-quality canvas, heavy quality 380 g/m²
Stretched: 120x100x4 cm
Rolled: 112x133 cm

Due to the size, to keep shipping affordable and for greater sustainability, the painting is rolled without a frame in a sturdy cardboard shipping tube, safely and professionally packaged for shipment. Transport insurance and tracking number included.
The canvas can be easily re-stretched and, if needed, framed by a professional.
A floating-frame is not included.
The artwork is signed on the back by me, and an authenticity certificate is included as well.
Images were taken under different lighting conditions. Slight color variations may occur depending on monitor settings.

About the artist:
Natalie Ulmann (born 1980) is a freelance artist from Germany. She creates conceptual works as well as visual art in acrylic and mixed-media techniques. Particularly fascinated by the harmony between tactile textures and colors, she experiments passionately with different materials to achieve striking effects and to lead the viewer into a deeper engagement with her works.

For Natalie, art is not only a visual experience but a means to enable a deeper connection with the viewer. The philosophical message behind her works invites reflection and invites you to penetrate the surface and dive into the depth of meaning.

Her artworks are in numerous international private collections and have gained broad recognition worldwide.