48" x 72" | Original Mixed Media
"I love the disrupted places in my paintings. The broken line. The unexpected mark. The scratch that cuts through something soft. The dark interruption that refuses to be quiet. For me, disruption is where the painting starts to tell the truth." — Cheryl Wilson
The Narrative "Abstract vs Reality" is a masterclass in tension. It is a monumental exploration of the spaces where expectation meets unfiltered emotion. While many works seek harmony through seamless blending, this piece finds its power in deliberate defiance. It celebrates the broken line and the raw, unexpected mark as the true vocabulary of human experience.
In this piece, soft, atmospheric veils of color are intentionally interrupted by aggressive, unapologetic strokes. A sudden, deep shadow; a frantic, visceral scratch cutting through a quiet expanse—these are not mistakes, but profound moments of honesty. It is a visual dialogue between what is polished and what is real, proving that true beauty often lies in the friction between the two.
SHIPPED ROLLED in a TUBE
You will need to have the painting re stretched
Fully Textured, black white, Gold on Canvas
Abstract vs Reality
This original painting will be shipped rolled in a sturdy tube for safe delivery. Upon arrival, the buyer will need to have the artwork stretched onto stretcher bars (or professionally mounted/framed).
Please note: Artwork ships rolled in a tube. Stretching/framing is not included and will be the buyer’s responsibility.

