{"id":590,"date":"2024-10-18T16:57:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T21:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/showroom\/?post_type=product&p=590"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T00:13:56","slug":"sway-bars-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/product\/sway-bars-abstract-wood-framed-wall-art-by-robert-macdonald\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSway Bars\u201d | Original Abstract Auras\u2122 Painting, 18\u00d724, Framed | Robert MacDonald"},"content":{"rendered":"

Original Abstract Auras\u2122 painting on canvas panel, 24 \u00d7 18 in, acrylic with raised impasto edges and sweeping arched strokes, framed in a handmade black MacDonald Signature Collection\u2122 floater frame. Structured motion and layered texture create a powerful, expressive presence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sway Bars – 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

Sway Bars<\/em> developed through non intentional motion inside the Auraism\u2122 method which allowed upright ochre passages flanking black and white fields and arcing graphite grey strokes to appear without preconception. These forms revealed their structural associations only after the painting was complete suggesting flexible beams shifting balance or mechanical tension that is discovered through viewer perception rather than artist intention.<\/p>\n

Subtle impasto ridges<\/strong> along the strokes catch shifting light adding depth and physical presence. The interplay of verticals and arcs creates a dynamic exchange of pressure and release clarity and movement all rendered in a tight monochrome plus palette that rewards both close inspection and distant viewing.<\/p>\n

Created on a rigid canvas panel<\/strong> which is ideal for assertive gesture and texture the piece is sealed and finished with a removable UV protective varnish<\/strong> to preserve color contrast and archival longevity.<\/p>\n

This work 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 features a black satin finish and refined shadow line reveal that elevates the artwork 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>\nSway Bars<\/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 raised impasto accents<\/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

The term 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. The term 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 raised impasto edges and sweeping arched strokes, 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":603,"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":[116,176,130,83,142,86,138,164],"class_list":{"0":"post-590","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-5000-7000","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","17":"product_shipping_class-free-shipping","19":"first","20":"instock","21":"sold-individually","22":"taxable","23":"shipping-taxable","24":"purchasable","25":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/590","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=590"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=590"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=590"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.macdonaldgallery.com\/art-and-paintings\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}