Monument (2023)
Medium: Acrylic on panel, white acrylic frame
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 2 in / 76 x 76 x 5 cm

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In this new series, Mansur distills the interplay of light and surface to a succinct, minimal expression. The work in the exhibition All that Glisters Isn’t consists of glossy, gold-coloured panels. On first impression, the surfaces appear to be divided into geometric fields of varying shades of gold, some more yellow; some more brown. But move around and you will see the lighter and darker areas swap places. The colours shift depending on your point of view and the angle of light. Move in close and you’ll notice that the sharply defined geometry is textured with prominent brush marks. You’ll also notice that the paintings are completely monochrome. The appearance of different shades is solely due to the textured surface.

—Mikael Sandblom, Review on artoronto.ca

Collector’s Notes:

- A piece from the series was acquired by TD Bank for their lauded art collection. Learn more here.

- The series will be featured in a solo booth by Myta Sayo Gallery at the Affordable Art Fair in New York in September 2023, and at Art Toronto in October. Learn more here.

The shapes of the geometric fields invite an interpretation of perspective space within the image. But no single view is resolved. Whereas some elements suggest receding depth, other elements contradict this reading. We are left with a kind of fragmented space that folds back and forth and eventually leads back to the flat surface of the artwork.

Read the full review on artoronto.ca

This piece is available for viewing at Myta Sayo Gallery in Toronto. Book a gallery visit.