Maurizio Valch Abstract Painting / Territory and Thought
An abstract horizontal painting featuring a deep reddish-brown background divided by subtle, thin horizontal lines. Various rectangular blocks of color are placed within this field: a large turquoise-blue block, several bright red blocks, and one black block, all showing visible texture and layering.
A large horizontal abstract painting, featuring a deep reddish-brown background with geometric blue, red, and black shapes, leaning against an exposed red brick wall in an industrial studio. Concrete floor and ceiling are visible, along with a large multi-pane window and track lighting. A large abstract painting by Maurizio Valch titled 'Deep Crimson, Segmented Forms' hangs on a concrete wall in a contemporary art gallery. The painting features a deep reddish-brown background with horizontal incised lines and geometric blocks of turquoise-blue, red, and black. A minimalist wooden bench is placed before the artwork, and the gallery features exposed concrete, track lighting, and a distant arched window.

Published work / STRATA

Deep Crimson, Segmented Forms

An Abstract Landscape of Boundaries and Presence

Size
120 × 80 cm / 47.2 × 31.5 in
Series
STRATA Painting series STRATA 2026–Present · 5 works STRATA explores territory as a living archive shaped by layers, erosion, pressure, and time. Through deep chromatic fields, incised lines, monolithic forms, and restrained gestures, each painting reveals a landscape where matter, memory, and thought appear to emerge from the same ground. View series
Orientation
Horizontal
Context studies
2

Conceptual Note

A deep, pervasive crimson-brown field establishes a grounding color across the horizontal canvas, imbued with subtle horizontal currents that create a rhythmic interplay with the distinct, contrasting forms embedded within its expanse. This rich, worked background hints at layers beneath, setting a sober and contemplative tone.

The composition is structurally defined by delicate, incised lines that traverse the surface, creating a sense of divided territories or horizons. Within these stratifications, various geometric blocks emerge: a striking turquoise-blue rectangle with red undertones in the upper left, a smaller, vibrant red block positioned centrally, and further down, red and black forms that anchor the lower register. These elements, appearing as monoliths or suspended markers, establish precise spatial relationships and visual tension across the abstract landscape.

The visible construction of the surface, marked by textured brushwork, scraping, and veils of pigment, underscores the materiality of the painting. This deliberate process of adding and reducing matter allows the essential structure to surface, culminating in an artwork that balances visual order with an evocative silence, inviting quiet observation of its constructed depth and the interplay between color, form, and spatial relationships.

Studio Information

The artwork presents a constructed landscape of visual territories, where bold, segmented forms interact with incised horizons, exploring themes of presence, division, and spatial tension.

Maurizio Valch's 'Deep Crimson, Segmented Forms' presents a refined abstract composition, exploring spatial tension through its divided fields and contrasting geometric elements.