Gallery Edition – Secunda by Arthur Secunda – 44×56 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of the 1970s Abstract Expressionist movement, Arthur Secunda’s “Secunda” (1973) embodies the era’s spirit of experimentation and push for artistic boundaries. The artist’s soft brushwork yields an intricate web of abstract forms, suspended in a delicate balance of black and white hues. This chromatic restraint allows the composition to breathe, imbuing the work with a sense of spatial rhythm that oscillates between tension and release. Secunda’s technique, characterized by subtle layering and blending, creates an atmosphere of quiet introspection, inviting the viewer to engage with the work on a deeply personal level.When scaled up to 44×56 inches, “Secunda” assumes a monumental presence, its minimalist aesthetic amplifying the spatial depth and compositional structure. The restricted palette takes on a sculptural quality, as if the black and white forms have been carved from the very fabric of the