"The Cutting Edge" 58 X 35 by Charles H. Reinike III

The Cutting Edge

- Charles H. Reinike III -

oil on canvas

58" × 35"

$4,200

The Cutting Edge is like a dream, filled with symbols and ethereal images that are at once abstract and partially recognizable. Shafts of light separate the flowing masses to create a distinct "W" shape.

Scattered across the ridges and narrow ledges are dozens of anonymous human figures. A prominent silhouette stands near the peak of the central area, while another lone figure climbs the narrow path below. Other figures trace the sharp lines of the ridge, emphasizing the scale and difficulty of the ascent.

The positioning of the figures navigating these perilous, vertical heights visually plays into the title, The Cutting Edge, symbolizing the challenge of pushing boundaries, balancing on the precipice of progress, and navigating a fragile, high-stakes journey.

"The Cutting Edge" hanging in a residence.
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"The Cutting Edge" 58 X 35 by Charles H. Reinike III