{"id":1066,"date":"2024-10-22T17:43:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T22:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/showroom\/?post_type=product&p=1066"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:16:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T20:16:20","slug":"the-wise-one-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/product\/the-wise-one-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Wise One\u201d | Original Abstract Auras\u2122 Painting, 24\u00d718, Framed | Robert MacDonald"},"content":{"rendered":"

Original Abstract Auras\u2122 painting on archival paper laminated to rigid art board, 24 \u00d7 18 in, acrylic with a medium burnished surface, framed in a handmade black MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 floater frame. Circular motion and layered chromatic energy create a vivid, expressive presence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wise One – Abstract Auras\u2122 Original Painting by Robert MacDonald<\/h2>\n

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

The Wise One<\/em> unfolds through interlocking circular gestures, layered strokes, and shifting chromatic passages. Vibrant areas of red, blue, yellow, and green interact with more muted transitions, producing a rhythmic energy across the surface. The composition arises through intuitive movement rather than predesigned imagery, allowing the marks to generate presence and depth without representation.<\/p>\n

Medium hand-burnished<\/strong> texture introduces a low relief field that enhances both color and physicality. Once complete, the painting is permanently laminated to a rigid art board<\/strong>, creating a perfectly flat and stable substrate ideal for floater framing. A tuned sealer and removable UV protective varnish<\/strong> preserve clarity, vibrancy, and long term archival stability.<\/p>\n

Created in the MacDonald Gallery studio in Nashville, 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 hand finished in black satin with a clean shadow line reveal that elevates the presentation without distraction.<\/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>\nThe Wise One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (H \u00d7 W)<\/strong><\/td>\n24 \u00d7 18 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Substrate<\/strong><\/td>\nArchival art paper laminated to rigid art board<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium<\/strong><\/td>\nAcrylic with medium burnished surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish<\/strong><\/td>\nSealer coat plus 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 and 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":"

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