Large Acrylic Painting on Jute, 150 x 250 cm, unframed, ca 1980s

Large Acrylic Painting on Jute – In the Style of Andraž Šalamun (Slovenia, ca. 1980s) This monumental painting on raw jute, measuring approximately 150 × 250 cm, is a striking example of expressive, gestural abstraction. Executed in acrylic, it features two powerful, bison-like forms rendered in bold black strokes, surrounded by vibrant accents of red, orange, yellow, and violet. The unprimed jute surface adds a tactile, almost sculptural presence to the work. Though unsigned, this piece bears a strong stylistic and thematic resemblance to the work of Andraž Šalamun, a prominent Slovenian painter. In the 1980s, Šalamun produced a series of large-scale bison paintings using similar materials, techniques, and dimensions. Earlier in his career, he was a member of OHO, a Neo-Avant-Garde collective that played a pivotal role in the conceptual and visual experimentation of Yugoslav art in the 1960s and 1970s. The painting shows signs of having been previously framed, with subtle marks along the edges. It is now presented unframed, with painted orange borders at the top and bottom, enhancing its raw, immediate character. A rare and emotionally charged piece — ideal for collectors of postwar European art, expressionist painting, or anyone seeking a dramatic, large-scale work with powerful visual and historical resonance. Technique: Acrylic on jute. Attributed style: In the style of Andraž Šalamun (unsigned) Dimensions: Approx. 150 × 250 cm. Condition: Good vintage condition – minor wear, some fraying to jute, and visible marks from previous framing. Style: Expressionist / Abstract Figurative / Neo-Avant-Garde. Framing: Unframed – painted borders at top and bottom; previously framed. Origin: Presumed Slovenia.