Gravitational
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Artist
Maggi Hodge
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Size
48 x 36 in
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Medium
Oil
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Year
2026
About the Artwork
In Gravitational, Maggi Hodge creates an atmospheric abstract composition in which sweeping gestures, circular forms, and richly layered colors evoke the invisible forces of movement and attraction. Deep passages of midnight blue, charcoal, and forest green establish a moody visual foundation, illuminated by luminous strokes of turquoise, emerald, and pale mint. Broad, circular gestures emerge from the darker surface, suggesting celestial bodies, shifting currents, or forms suspended within an expansive field.
Engaging the expressive traditions of Abstract Expressionism, Hodge emphasizes gestural movement, tactile surface, and the dynamic interaction between color and form. Sweeping brushstrokes and recurring elliptical forms suggest bodies held within invisible systems of attraction, creating a delicate balance between movement and stillness, proximity and distance, and order and spontaneity. Hodge presents Gravitational as an evocative exploration of connection, influence, and the unseen relationships that shape experience.