Rings
Contemporary Figurative / Neo-Expressionism
$6000.00
Rings
John Lark
2025
Contemporary Figurative / Neo-Expressionism
Oil on Canvas
30 x 24 inches
In Rings, John Lark composes a striking psychological tableau that explores identity, perception, and layered selfhood. This 30 x 24 inch oil on canvas painting juxtaposes richly rendered figures with graphic elements, creating a visual dialogue between presence and projection.
A central figure commands the foreground, modeled in deep tonal contrasts—warm highlights and cool shadows sculpting the face with intensity and immediacy. Behind and beside this figure, additional portraits appear: one softly inverted, another rendered in grayscale outline. Circular motifs in bold, looping strokes intersect the composition, suggesting cycles, connections, and invisible structures that bind experience together.
Lark’s neo-expressionist language is confident and deliberate. Painterly edges remain active, brushstrokes visible, and color transitions unapologetically expressive. The split between richly colored realism and restrained monochrome heightens tension, inviting reflection on memory, multiplicity, and shifting roles.
Rings is a compelling contemporary figurative work suited for collectors who value narrative complexity and visual strength. Its scale allows it to anchor a space with intellectual depth while maintaining a refined, contemporary presence.
