CHRIS WHITE
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Emergence, an acrylic painting on Arches rough paper by Chris White.Emergence artwork by Chris White displayed against a timber backdrop.

EMERGENCE

Emergence explores the quiet moment when form begins to reveal itself without force. Layered circular gestures suggest cycles of growth, memory and renewal, where each mark responds to the one before it rather than competing for attention. Working with restraint and a limited palette, the composition invites stillness, allowing movement to be experienced as something gentle and continuous rather than dramatic.

The work embraces the Japanese principles of shibui and wu wei—finding richness through simplicity and allowing the painting to arrive naturally through the process of making. Rather than depicting a specific place or object, Emergence offers an open space for contemplation, encouraging each viewer to discover their own rhythm within its unfolding.

Haiku

Morning without haste,
A circle becomes the day,
Light remembers form.

Medium
Acrylic on Arches rough paper
Dimensions
22 × 30 in (56 × 76 cm)
Presentation
Artwork supplied unframed.
Year
2026
Delivery
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Price
£950
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