The Orange Christ
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A startling, highly abstracted depiction of the Crucifixion centers on the silhouette of Christ, painted entirely in a flat, luminous yellow-orange. The figure hangs upon a reddish-brown cross that blends into a turbulent sky of deep purples and earthy reds. The landscape below is constructed from thick, expressive brushstrokes in dark greens, blues, and bright verdant patches, with dark, simplified figures gathered at the base of the cross. This striking early work showcases Denis’s embrace of Synthetism, stripping away realistic detail to use raw, emotional color and heavy outlines to convey profound spiritual weight. Oil on board.