Fulcrum Apex
Fulcrum Apex
By Richard Ingersoll
In Fulcrum Apex, Richard Ingersoll presents a visceral, surrealist composition that challenges the viewer to find balance amidst chaos. Rendered in vivid oil on a 10 x 10 in. cradled wood panel, the work features a central skull—a classic memento mori—reimagined through a contemporary, symbolic lens.
Floating against a turbulent, swirling sky that mirrors the expressive brushwork found in his larger landscapes, the skull is adorned with coded elements: a red bandana with occult-leaning imagery, binary sequences, and fabric fragments that suggest a disintegration of identity and history. Despite its small stature, the painting commands attention through its high-contrast palette and the raw, meticulous detail Ingersoll applies to the wood surface. It is a brilliant example of modern surrealism that explores the intersection of the digital age and ancient mortality.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 10 x 10 inches
- Medium: Oil on cradled wood panel
- Artist: Richard Ingersoll (Colorado-based)
- Style: Contemporary Surrealism / Neo-Symbolism
- Surface: Cradled wood panel, providing a sleek, gallery-ready profile without the need for an external frame.