{"product_id":"clown","title":"Clown","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Thomas Piekunka transforms painting into an immersive sculptural experience through his signature free painting technique. Cascading strands of black and white paint form a rhythmic framework, punctuated by vibrant bursts of neon pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet that animate the work with exuberant energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title references the Koshare figures of Native American tradition; sacred clowns and trickster beings who impart wisdom through humor, paradox, and unconventional behavior. Often associated with the raven, a symbol of intelligence and transformation, these figures challenge established norms in order to reveal deeper truths. Piekunka captures that spirit through a composition that embraces both playfulness and discipline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy liberating paint from the confines of the canvas, the artist allows color and material to occupy space directly. The result is a work that oscillates between painting, sculpture, and performance, inviting viewers to experience creativity as an act of freedom, surprise, and continual transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Piekunka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54010159890796,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/9023\/6012\/files\/Clown.png?v=1784236505","url":"https:\/\/www.mashgallery.com\/products\/clown","provider":"MASH Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}