Ligraphy on Gold
Artist: Five46
Mixed Media on Acid Free Archival Paper
Size: 42cm × 60 cm
Ligraphy on Gold continues Five46’s exploration of rhythm and instinct through dense, gestural mark-making. Set against a luminous gold ground, bold black forms move across the surface in looping, calligraphic sequences—suggestive of language yet firmly abstract.
The composition balances structure with spontaneity. Overlapping strokes create a visual cadence that guides the eye, while subtle variations in pressure and scale reveal the physicality of their hand. Flecks of gold break through the darker forms, adding warmth and contrast without disrupting the work’s cohesion.
As with much of their practice, Five46 treats lettering as an emotional register rather than readable text. The result is a layered, expressive work that rewards sustained viewing, offering collectors a confident statement in contemporary gestural abstraction.
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. Their work continues to evolve, pushing creative boundaries while exploring the tension between restraint and expression, absence and intensity.
Private Acquisition Enquiry
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