Original Chris Marin Mixed Media Painting

Original Chris Marin Mixed Media Painting - "Pisaq Sungate" (Archival Framed) An exceptional, authenticated early work by renowned Collingwood artist Chris Marin. Up for sale is "Pisaq Sungate", a striking, authentic mixed media collage painting created during a highly collectible early period of the artist's career. Inspired by ancient Incan sun iconography and global travels, this piece features rich, tactile layers of oil paint, watercolor, and exquisite Japanese papers. The dynamic golden spiral is beautifully offset by a radiant burst of light and structural stone portal motifs. This piece comes with an ironclad provenance—completely labeled on the reverse by the artist with her historical Thornton studio address and the custom museum-grade framing workshop. About the Artist: Chris Marin Based in Collingwood, Ontario, Chris Marin is a celebrated Canadian contemporary artist known for her deeply intuitive, process-driven abstract and non-objective works. • The Skating Connection: Marin’s unique brushwork is famously influenced by her 15 years as a competitive figure skater. She translates the memory of gliding, deep edges, and sweeping arcs on clean ice directly onto the canvas using rollers, brushes, and scrapers. • The Creative Philosophy: Embracing a philosophy of pure creative freedom and "zero judgment," her layered portfolios have been featured in major exhibitions, including Toronto’s Urban Gallery and the CCAT Press Room Gallery. Her highly sought-after collage works combine structured design with fluid, emotional energy. • Artist Background Verification: Read more about her creative journey here: https://chrismarinartist.ca/about/ Artwork Specifications • Artist: Chris Marin (Collingwood, ON) • Title: "Pisaq Sungate" (Official catalog title: "Sungate") • Date Completed: November 2002 • Medium: Mixed Media Collage (Oil, watercolor, acrylic, Japanese papers, and cold wax) • Artwork Dimensions: 24″ x 22″ x 2.5″ • Total Framed Dimensions: 36″ x 28.75″ (Vertical portrait orientation) • Official Artwork Archive: View the original cataloged listing for this piece here: https://chrismarinartist.ca/product/sungate-sold/ • Artist’s Collage Portfolio: See where this piece fits among her collection of paper works: https://chrismarinartist.ca/collage/ Museum-Quality Conservation Framing The artwork is housed in a substantial, premium frame with a specialized Artcare™ Archival System backing. • Features advanced MicroChamber technology containing active zeolites that absorb and neutralize airborne pollutants and harmful degradation gasses. • Professionally sealed and mounted using strict conservation techniques by artisan Petra Hewson at The Country Workshop in Thornton, ON. • The archival setup alone represents a massive value add, guaranteeing the delicate paper and oil layers will remain completely protected from fading or yellowing for decades to come. Advanced Preservation & Display Methods Because this piece is a layered collage utilizing delicate Japanese papers and oil, proper handling will maintain its museum-grade condition indefinitely: • Lighting: Display the painting away from direct, harsh sunlight. To safely highlight the rich, metallic gold textures and heavy 2.5" depth, use UV-filtered LED track or picture lighting, which generates zero heat and prevents UV fading. • Climate Control: Hang the piece in a climate-controlled room. Avoid areas prone to extreme humidity or temperature shifts (such as directly above a humidified radiator, inside a damp basement, or directly facing an active heating vent). • Cleaning & Handling: When cleaning the outer frame or glass, never spray liquid cleaner directly onto the frame, as moisture can seep behind the glass and affect the archival seal. Instead, mist a micro-fiber cloth lightly with glass cleaner away from the artwork before wiping. Always lift the substantial frame by its sides rather than pulling on the top wire. • Condition: Pristine, investment-grade condition. The frame, glass, matting, and backing labels are all beautifully preserved