Who's Afraid
630,00 € Auction
Who's Afraid | Small Studies series
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Barnett Newman
Gerard Boersma
acrylic on panel
30 x 30 cm | 12 x 12 in
2026
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This work of 30 x 30 cm shows a man engaging with Barnett Newman’s seminal 1966 canvas Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue 1. By letting the expressive power of a colossal red field confront and envelop the spectator, Newman's painting acts as a vehicle for a profound emotional and spiritual experience.
For me, that title takes on a deeper meaning today; it feels incredibly relevant because I see a lot of people being afraid of something nowadays. Symbolically, the man in my painting is confronting his own fears by standing right in front of that overwhelming red space. He is embracing the tiger.
Artwork Specifications & Inquiries
Who's Afraid is an original 100% handmade piece from my ongoing Small Studies series. It is meticulously created with acrylic on a 30 x 30 cm panel.
The painting comes signed on the reverse and it is accompanied by my official studio label alongside a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity. If you wish to have the artwork framed, please let me know and I'd be happy to take care of that for you.
The artwork will be custom-packaged with the utmost care, fully tracked, and delivered safely to your home within approximately two weeks, regardless of your global location.
To inquire about securing this original artwork for your private collection, please feel free to contact me anytime. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions personally.
Kind regards, Gerard Boersma
