An exceptional work of art should should stand on it’s own. It should have its own voice and possess its own intrinsic presence. It should take on a life of it’s own. There should be an intimate and visceral connection between the work and the viewer, both on the conscious and subconscious levels. An exceptional work of art shouldn’t require a pitch to sell the “concept”, it should speak for itself.
My purpose in creating is to ignite the imagination and initiate the thought process of the viewer. To awaken them to an internal awareness of what was perhaps there all along. It is a direct communication between the viewer’s and my subconscious minds. This is not a static exercise. It requires the active engagement of the viewers own imagination. There are many of my works – even though they were created by my own hand – where I discover new imagery and meaning each time I engage with them.
'Portrait of a Dream' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Unmasked' 42"H x 54"W acrylic on canvas, custom poplar stretcher built by the artist. ©2021 Christopher Duncan
'Behind The Veil' 42"H x 66"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame with Padauk insert designed and built by the artist, ©2014 Christopher Duncan
'Figures In The Wood' triptych, 42 5/8"H x 28"W -three framed panels totaling 43 5/8" x 90" (with 1" spacing between frames), acrylic on panels, in custom aluminum frames painted in deep gray by the artist, ©2017 Christopher Duncan
'Sacrifice' 48"H x 36"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Metamorphosis' Diptych 20"H x 60"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Flux' 42"H x 66"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2013 Christopher Duncan
'Transference' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2017 Christopher Duncan
'Essence / Inner Conflicts' 48"H x 36"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2013 Christopher Duncan
'The Gathering' 24"H x 30"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom painted poplar and hard maple frame designed and built by the artist. ©2013 Christopher Duncan
'Waiting' 27"H x 27"W, (31" x 31" outside frame dimensions) acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame with Padauk insert designed and built by the artist, ©2016 Christopher Duncan
'Starfield' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Immersion' 30"H x 45"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom maple veneer and Purple Heart frame designed and built by the artist, ©2014 Christopher Duncan
'Horsemen' 24"H x 30"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2016 Christopher Duncan
'Torment' 60"H x 36"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom painted hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2018 Christopher Duncan
'Gestation' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2016 Christopher Duncan
'In Secret' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Transform' 44"H x 44"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Relic' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom painted hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Simpatico' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2016 Christopher Duncan
'Pulse' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2015 Christopher Duncan
'Living In The Past' 48" x 30" acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2017 Christopher Duncan
'Quiet Stillness' 36"H x 48"W, acrylic on canvas, in custom hard maple frame designed and built by the artist, ©2017 Christopher Duncan