{"id":1537,"date":"2024-10-25T19:59:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T00:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/showroom\/?post_type=product&p=1537"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T00:23:50","slug":"arc-over-bars-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/product\/arc-over-bars-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cArc Over Bars\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 light burnished surface, framed in a handmade black MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 floater frame. Linear tension and sweeping motion form a balanced and expressive presence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arc Over Bars – Abstract Auras\u2122 Original Painting by Robert MacDonald<\/h2>\n

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

Arc Over Bars<\/em> unfolds through the interaction of vertical and horizontal pressure interrupted by sweeping arcs that shift the surface between restraint and motion. The composition forms through mastery-guided responsiveness rather than predesigned imagery and creates a field of tension, rhythm, and directional energy. Ochre, umber, charcoal, and muted passages are punctuated by lighter accents and generate a grounded yet dynamic atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The lightly hand-burnished surface introduces a subtle low-relief texture that enhances physical depth without imposing structure. Once completed, the work is permanently laminated to a rigid art board for a flat and stable presentation ideal for floater framing. A tuned sealer and removable UV-protective varnish preserve clarity, color stability, and long-term archival integrity.<\/p>\n

Hand-made in the MacDonald Gallery studio in Nashville, this painting is catalogued with full provenance and includes a Hahnem\u00fchle Certificate of Authenticity with matching holograms. The MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 floater frame is finished in black satin with a clean shadow-line reveal that elevates the work 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>\nArc Over Bars<\/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 light burnished surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish<\/strong><\/td>\nSealer coat and removable UV-protective varnish, gloss tuned<\/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, \u00bd in face, approximately \u215c 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

When identified as an Abstract Auras\u2122 painting the work is created exclusively by Robert MacDonald using the Auraism\u2122 method under its defined internal conditions. These terms are trademarks and not style or category labels.<\/p>\n

Trademark Notice<\/h3>\n

Auraism\u2122, Abstract Auras\u2122, Aura State\u2122, Aura Emergence\u2122, Aura Field\u2122, and MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 are trademarks of Robert MacDonald.<\/p>\n

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

Original Abstract Auras\u2122 painting on archival paper laminated to rigid art board, 24 \u00d7 18 in, acrylic with a light burnished surface, 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":1539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[38,159,58],"product_tag":[115,176,130,83,86,138,164],"class_list":{"0":"post-1537","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-abstract-art-paintings","7":"product_cat-abstract-wall-art","8":"product_cat-paintings-framed","9":"product_tag-3000-5000","10":"product_tag-abstract-auras","11":"product_tag-currently-on-display-in-gallery","12":"product_tag-expressionism","13":"product_tag-modern-abstract-art","14":"product_tag-original-artwork","15":"product_tag-robert-macdonald-art-and-paintings","17":"first","18":"instock","19":"taxable","20":"shipping-taxable","21":"purchasable","22":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1537","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=1537"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1537"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1537"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}