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PIX A presents Tension - XL, an original acrylic painting on canvas (82 x 140 cm, approx. 92 x 150 cm with stretcher), hand signed and produced in Germany, sold direct from the artist, with provenance from the artist’s studio, in excellent condition and framed by a vibrant Abstract Expressionism gesture in yellow, black, white and red.
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An energetic abstract composition built around the intense contrast between luminous yellow, deep black, white and subtle touches of grey and red.
Broad, spontaneous brushstrokes overlap and intersect across the canvas, creating a dense visual field in constant movement. The strong yellow passages bring a sense of light and vitality, while the darker gestures introduce tension and structure. Rather than following a predetermined figurative subject, the painting develops through gesture, rhythm and the physical interaction of colour.
The layered surface reveals the immediacy of the painting process, with visible brushwork, irregular edges and contrasting textures. The result is a dynamic work situated between Abstract Expressionism and contemporary gestural painting, inviting the viewer to discover their own forms and associations within the composition.
A vibrant, expressive work designed to create a strong visual presence in a contemporary interior.
Size: 82 x 140 cm (total canvas size approx. 92 x 150 cm)
Year: 2026
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Signature: Hand signed by the artist
Provenance: Directly from the artist’s studio
The canvas will be shipped rolled, without stretcher frame, in professional packaging. Tracking number provided.
A signed certificate of authenticity will be included, detailing title, technique, size, and year of completion.
About the artist:
Étienne Pixa (born in Strasbourg, France) is a Franco-German artist based in Berlin. He studied graphic arts and has professional experience in design and advertising, which informs the structure and visual impact of his paintings. Primarily self-taught, he has been painting since 2000, experimenting with drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, video, and spray techniques. His work oscillates between abstraction and figuration, with a strong emphasis on gesture, energy, and color. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and in artists' studios in Strasbourg and Berlin, and his works are held in private collections internationally.
instagram: etienne.pixa
Selected Solo & Group Exhibitions:
2001 - St'Art International Contemporary Art Fair, Strasbourg, France
2013 - Macht Kunst, Deutsche Bank, Berlin, Germany
2011, 2012 - 48 Stunden Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
2014, 2015 - Sigmund Freud University, Berlin, Germany
2026 - Art Basel Week – ArtboXY Live, Basel, Switzerland
2026 - Expo Milano, Italy
2026 - Galerie Le Chien d'Or, Canada
2026 - Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin, Germany
An energetic abstract composition built around the intense contrast between luminous yellow, deep black, white and subtle touches of grey and red.
Broad, spontaneous brushstrokes overlap and intersect across the canvas, creating a dense visual field in constant movement. The strong yellow passages bring a sense of light and vitality, while the darker gestures introduce tension and structure. Rather than following a predetermined figurative subject, the painting develops through gesture, rhythm and the physical interaction of colour.
The layered surface reveals the immediacy of the painting process, with visible brushwork, irregular edges and contrasting textures. The result is a dynamic work situated between Abstract Expressionism and contemporary gestural painting, inviting the viewer to discover their own forms and associations within the composition.
A vibrant, expressive work designed to create a strong visual presence in a contemporary interior.
Size: 82 x 140 cm (total canvas size approx. 92 x 150 cm)
Year: 2026
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Signature: Hand signed by the artist
Provenance: Directly from the artist’s studio
The canvas will be shipped rolled, without stretcher frame, in professional packaging. Tracking number provided.
A signed certificate of authenticity will be included, detailing title, technique, size, and year of completion.
About the artist:
Étienne Pixa (born in Strasbourg, France) is a Franco-German artist based in Berlin. He studied graphic arts and has professional experience in design and advertising, which informs the structure and visual impact of his paintings. Primarily self-taught, he has been painting since 2000, experimenting with drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, video, and spray techniques. His work oscillates between abstraction and figuration, with a strong emphasis on gesture, energy, and color. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and in artists' studios in Strasbourg and Berlin, and his works are held in private collections internationally.
instagram: etienne.pixa
Selected Solo & Group Exhibitions:
2001 - St'Art International Contemporary Art Fair, Strasbourg, France
2013 - Macht Kunst, Deutsche Bank, Berlin, Germany
2011, 2012 - 48 Stunden Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
2014, 2015 - Sigmund Freud University, Berlin, Germany
2026 - Art Basel Week – ArtboXY Live, Basel, Switzerland
2026 - Expo Milano, Italy
2026 - Galerie Le Chien d'Or, Canada
2026 - Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin, Germany
Details
Artist
PIXA
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Tension - XL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Red, White, Yellow
Height
82 cm
Width
140 cm
Style
Abstract Expressionism
Period
2020+
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