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# Curios About: Blue, White 2015 by Marc Guinan
- URL: https://www.dublininquirer.com/curios-about-blue-white-2015-by-marc-guinan/
- Published: 2016-04-20T23:29:29.000Z
- Updated: 2023-04-01T19:05:10.000Z
- Description: In the latest in our Curios About series on works by Dublin artists, Guinan explores the boundaries of what a painting can be. Click through to see the full work.
- Author: Square in the Circle
- Tags: Culture Desk, Curios About, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-03-05 15:28

**Blue, White 2015**  
By Marc Guinan  
Acrylic wrapping, a wooden frame  
2400mm x 1200mm, frame size: 1000mm x 600mm

**1\. This work is about . . .** a breaking down of painting as we know it. The work consists of paint and a wooden frame. It is simple and quiet. It is an investigation into materiality and colour.

**2\. I made this work because . . .** I am interested in questioning the position of painting within a gallery space and beyond. Less is more here. I propose that paint need only itself as a support structure and that folds in a painting can be created without a brush.

**3\. I hope when people see this work they will . . .** think about what a painting can be and remember never to underestimate the power of paint, in all its beauty.

**4\. In terms of art history, this work . . .** is a clear acknowledgement of painting history whilst allowing a new look and at the possibilities of painting in 2016\. [Barnett Newman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnett%5FNewman?ref=dublininquirer.com) would be a key influence within this piece.

**5\. You can see my work . . .** at [marcguinan.com](http://www.marcguinan.com/?ref=dublininquirer.com), and follow me on Instagram and Twitter @marc\_guinan

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