{"id":1065,"date":"2024-10-22T06:51:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T11:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/showroom\/?post_type=product&p=1065"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:15:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T20:15:36","slug":"bridge-to-the-city-on-the-water-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/product\/bridge-to-the-city-on-the-water-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBridge to the City on the Water\u201d | Original Abstract Auras\u2122 Painting, 24\u00d718, Framed | Robert MacDonald"},"content":{"rendered":"

Original Abstract Auras\u2122 painting on canvas panel, 24 \u00d7 18 in, acrylic with radiating linear bursts and cascading chromatic drips, framed in a handmade black MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 floater frame. Luminous motion and layered energy create an expressive, expansive presence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bridge to the City on the Water – Abstract Auras\u2122 Original Painting by Robert MacDonald<\/h2>\n

This original Abstract Auras\u2122<\/strong> painting is created on a canvas panel using Robert MacDonald\u2019s proprietary Auraism\u2122<\/strong> method.<\/p>\n

Bridge to the City on the Water<\/em> formed through intuitive marks radiating bursts and descending channels of color which were created without concept representation or preplanned structure. Only after the painting was complete did imagery begin to reveal itself with radiant lines that read like bridges vertical chromatic streams evoking reflections on water and a luminous zone that can be interpreted as a distant horizon. These associations arose organically from the finished piece which supports a core principle of the Auraism\u2122 method that meaning is discovered not designed.<\/p>\n

The interplay of expansion and downward flow creates a dynamic tension where outward reaching strokes meet cascading color forming a field alive with energy yet grounded in balance. The surface moves between concentration and openness encouraging sustained viewing and personal interpretation.<\/p>\n

The work is created on a rigid canvas panel<\/strong> which is a stable substrate ideal for dimensional movement and floater presentation. A tuned sealer and removable UV protective varnish<\/strong> preserve color integrity surface texture and archival longevity.<\/p>\n

This painting is catalogued with full provenance and includes a Hahnem\u00fchle Certificate of Authenticity<\/strong> with matching holograms. The MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122<\/strong> floater frame is finished in black satin with a clean shadow line reveal.<\/p>\n

Shipping:<\/strong> Free insured shipping to the continental U.S. Professional packing and crating included. Care instructions provided.<\/p>\n

Curator:<\/strong> Adwin Blake, Curator<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong><\/td>\nBridge to the City on the Water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (H \u00d7 W)<\/strong><\/td>\n24 \u00d7 18 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Substrate<\/strong><\/td>\nCanvas panel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium<\/strong><\/td>\nAcrylic with radiating and cascading chromatic linework<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish<\/strong><\/td>\nSealer coat + removable UV protective varnish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Framed Size (approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\n26 \u00d7 20 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame<\/strong><\/td>\nMacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 floater frame, black satin, 2 in depth, 1\/2 in face, approx. 3\/8 in reveal, wired<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COA<\/strong><\/td>\nHahnem\u00fchle COA with matching holograms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shipping<\/strong><\/td>\nFree insured U.S. shipping; professional packing and crating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Abstract Auras\u2122<\/strong> identifies an exclusive fine art series developed by Robert MacDonald and is used here as a trademark not as a style or category of art. Auraism\u2122<\/strong> identifies the proprietary creative method used to produce this work.<\/p>\n

Trademark Notice<\/h3>\n

Auraism\u2122, Abstract Auras\u2122, and MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 are trademarks of Robert MacDonald. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 MacDonald Gallery. Adwin Blake, Curator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Original Abstract Auras\u2122 painting on canvas panel, 24 \u00d7 18 in, acrylic with radiating linear bursts and cascading chromatic drips, framed in a handmade black MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 floater frame. Includes full provenance and a Hahnem\u00fchle COA with matching holograms.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1092,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[38,58,159],"product_tag":[196,176,130,83,142,86,138,164],"class_list":{"0":"post-1065","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-abstract-art-paintings","7":"product_cat-paintings-framed","8":"product_cat-abstract-wall-art","9":"product_tag-7000-10000","10":"product_tag-abstract-auras","11":"product_tag-currently-on-display-in-gallery","12":"product_tag-expressionism","13":"product_tag-framed-canvas-paintings","14":"product_tag-modern-abstract-art","15":"product_tag-original-artwork","16":"product_tag-robert-macdonald-art-and-paintings","18":"first","19":"instock","20":"sold-individually","21":"taxable","22":"shipping-taxable","23":"purchasable","24":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1065","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1065"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1065"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1065"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1065"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}