Étienne Pixa - Joyful Collision - XL

An energetic and spontaneous abstract painting built around the collision of warm orange, vivid yellow, deep blue and white. Loose, gestural marks move across the surface in a continuous rhythm, alternating between open white spaces and densely worked areas.

The composition suggests movement, transformation and a sense of joyful disorder. The expressive orange strokes give the work a strong visual identity, while flashes of blue, yellow and red create tension and depth throughout the surface.

Rather than following a fixed geometric structure, the painting develops through gesture and intuition. Layers of colour, traces and spontaneous interventions remain visible, giving the work a direct and physical character.

A vibrant contemporary abstract work for collectors drawn to expressive painting, gestural abstraction and the energetic language of Action Painting.


Artwork size (height x width): 120 x 92 cm
Year: 2026
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Signature: Hand signed by the artist on the reverse
Provenance: Directly from the artist’s studio


Canvas & Mounting

The artwork is painted on cotton canvas and is shipped rolled and unmounted for safe and economical international transport.

The canvas includes additional painted material around the main composition (about 10 cm more in height and width), allowing it to be professionally stretched and mounted onto a suitable stretcher frame at destination. The painted edges serve as a fitting margin and are not part of the main composition.

The artwork is not ready to hang upon delivery. The buyer should have it professionally stretched and mounted according to the dimensions indicated in the listing. The thickness and type of stretcher frame, as well as the desired finishing (for example, visible or concealed edges), can be selected with a professional framer according to personal preference and the intended location of the artwork.

The canvas is securely packaged for transport and shipped with a tracking number.

Photographs & Colours

Colours may vary slightly between the original artwork and the photographs due to lighting conditions, photographic equipment, camera settings and differences between screens or display devices.

Some photographs may be digitally staged or composed to show the artwork in different interior settings. These images are for illustrative purposes only; the proportions and apparent size of the artwork in such settings may not correspond to its actual dimensions. Please refer to the dimensions stated in the listing for the exact size of the work.

Certificate of Authenticity

A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included, specifying the title, technique, dimensions and year of completion.

About the Artist

Étienne Pixa is a Franco-German artist based in Berlin. He studied graphic arts and has a background in graphic design and advertising, which continues to influence the structure and visual impact of his paintings.

His practice explores the space between abstraction and figuration through gesture, movement and colour. Working primarily with acrylic paint, he combines spontaneous mark-making with layered compositions, drawing on the traditions of Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting.

Instagram: @etienne.pixa

Selected Solo & Group Exhibitions

2001 — St’Art International Contemporary Art Fair, Strasbourg, France
2011–2012 — 48 Stunden Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
2013 — Macht Kunst, Deutsche Bank, Berlin, Germany
2014–2015 — Sigmund Freud University, Berlin, Germany
2026 — Art Basel Week – ArtboXY Live, Basel, Switzerland
2026 — Expo Milano, Milan, Italy
2026 — Galerie Le Chien d’Or, Canada
2026 — Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin, Germany