Broken Memories
Details:
Artist: Five46
Medium: Mixed Media
Acid Free Archival Paper
Size: 42cm × 60 cm
Price on Application | Limited Availability
Edition: 1 of 1 (Original Artwork)
Signed by the Artist
In Broken Memories, Five46 presents a commanding meditation on fracture, motion, and recollection. Concentric forms radiate from a darkened core, layered with sweeping arcs of black, white, and muted gold, creating a sense of orbit and disruption held in delicate balance. The composition evokes both impact and reflection - memory caught mid-collapse, yet rendered with precision and control.
Executed in mixed media, the work combines assertive acrylic brushwork with intricate pen markings and luminous gold leaf accents that surface intermittently, catching light and shifting with the viewer’s movement. These gilded interruptions introduce moments of quiet opulence within an otherwise raw and gestural field, reinforcing the dialogue between permanence and decay.
The circular structure draws the eye inward, while splatters, abrasions, and sharp linear interventions disrupt the rhythm - suggesting the imperfect nature of remembrance and the beauty found within its fractures. Five46’s signature mark anchors the lower edge, asserting authorship with confidence and presence.
Broken Memories is a singular, unrepeatable original, created on premium art paper at 42 × 60 cm. While prints may follow, this original remains the definitive expression of the work; an opportunity for collectors seeking a statement piece that balances emotional intensity with refined execution.
A powerful acquisition for those drawn to contemporary abstraction, layered symbolism, and works that resonate long after first encounter.
About the Artist - Five46
Five46’s practice is rooted in visual storytelling, emerging from a seamless fusion of digital drawing and photography. Inspired by the vibrant chaos of the world around them, their work reveals a sharp eye for composition, contrast, and emotional resonance.
Central to Five46’s identity is a mastery of monochrome. Grayscale forms the foundation of each piece, allowing intricate detail and atmosphere to take precedence, before being punctuated by a deliberate burst of vivid colour—an intentional focal point that heightens narrative and emotional impact.
Equally distinctive is Five46’s approach to lettering, which transcends typography to become a core visual language. Integrated fluidly into their compositions, text adds depth, meaning, and authorship, transforming words into expressive, sculptural elements.
Since entering the art scene in 2020, Five46 has built a growing international following, resonating strongly with contemporary collectors and digital art audiences. Their work continues to evolve, pushing creative boundaries while exploring the tension between restraint and expression, absence and intensity.
Private Acquisition Enquiry
For those drawn to Broken Memories, we invite you to submit an enquiry to receive further details regarding this work. Discretion, provenance, and availability will be shared privately with serious collectors. As this piece will soon be secured within The Vault, enquiries are welcomed for a limited time, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a work of quiet significance by Five46.