Better Tomorrows and More Todays
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Better Tomorrows and More Todays

Charles Buckley

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$910 USD
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Technical Specifications.

Medium: Acrylic Ink on Fine Art Paper

Dimensions: 7" x 10" (Drawing) | 13" x 16" x 1.25" (Framed Size)

Classification: Unique Work (One-of-a-kind)

Year: 2024

Provenance: Artist Direct / Mitsooz Vetted

Return Status: 7-Day Reflection

The Narrative.

Better Tomorrows and More Todays
An Original Striated Ink Drawing

The Investigation of the Unknown.
There is a profound area where things cannot be explained rationally, yet they fit within the logic of the page and seem to be known. In "Better Tomorrows and More Todays," Charles Buckley investigates this phenomenon through a landscape of light and shadow. The central glow of the sun is constructed by what is undrawn: the negative space of the paper itself. This original striated drawing operates on the belief that forgetting is a necessary component of remembering. From a distance, the eye bridges the gaps between the hand-drawn ink lines to create a clear narrative of hope. However, as the collector approaches the work, the image fractures into a rhythmic vibration of ink and absence.

The Mechanics of Perception.
Based in Brooklyn and exhibiting with the Susan Eley Gallery, Buckley utilizes a meticulous application of horizontal ink lines to mimic the visual language of CRT television sets. This method, born from a discovery of his father’s 1969 moon landing photographs, creates a sense of movement and instability that mirrors the way memories shift over time. "Better Tomorrows and More Todays" is a rigorous mnemonic investigation into the unstable nature of nostalgia. It is a work that requires the viewer to fill in the missing emotional information, proving that the "gaps" in our history are just as potent as the moments we keep.

Details & Dimensions:

  • Title: Better Tomorrows and More Todays
  • Classification: Original Fine Art (One-of-a-Kind)
  • Medium: Acrylic Ink on Fine Art Paper
  • Art Style: Contemporary Striated Realism
  • Theme: Mnemonic Investigation, Landscape, Horizon
  • Orientation: Horizontal
  • Dimensions: 7" x 10" (Drawing) | 13" x 16" x 1.25" (Framed Size)
  • Year Created: 2024
  • Origin: Created in Brooklyn, New York
  • Authenticity: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
  • Investment: $910.00
  • Availability: Ready to Ship
  • Reflection Period: 7-Day Reflection Period

Challenge your perception of the past and the future. Add the "Better Tomorrows and More Todays" original striated ink drawing to your collection today at Mitsooz.

About the Artist.

Charles Buckley Studio

Studio Practice

Charles Buckley Studio

Fine Work on Paper

Charles Buckley is a Brooklyn-based artist whose professional practice is anchored in a rigorous exploration of the medium of ink and the mechanics of perception. Born in 1966 in Los Angeles, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the California College of Arts in Oakland in 1994, followed by a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Hunter College in New York in 2000. Buckley’s career is marked by a long-standing exhibition history with Susan Eley Fine Art in New York and Hudson, as well as significant appearances at international art fairs including Art Toronto, Context Art Miami, and a multi-year presence at The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn. His work, specifically "The Striated Drawings," is held in numerous prestigious private collections across the United States and Europe, recognized for its unique contribution to contemporary drawing and mnemonic investigation.

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The Mitsooz Commitment.

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Curated Provenance

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Collector Reflection

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