Magus 1981

Pat Lipsky made "Magus" from oil on canvas. The pink and red hues, alongside the brushstrokes and textures, are essential to its visual impact. Oil paint has a creamy consistency, allowing for smooth blending and layering of colors. Lipsky's application captures light and shadow, adding depth to the work. The canvas provides a textured surface that affects the way the paint is absorbed, creating a tactile quality. Notice how the paint appears thicker in some areas, with visible brushstrokes revealing the artist's hand. The frame gives it a boundary, defining the space within which Lipsky has created this composition. Although painting with oils is considered "fine art," the artist's choices emphasize process and material, reminding us that even traditional materials can be used in innovative ways. By focusing on materiality, Lipsky transcends traditional distinctions between art and craft.