Obelisk VI: After

Tracy Frost, 2026
Mixed media on wooden board, gallery wrap edge, 76cm x 101cm x 5cm

The Story of Obelisk VI: After

This work, measuring 76cm x 101cm on wooden board, is a mixed media exploration born from a vivid, almost tangible vision that demanded to be materialised. Using construction cements layered with multiple glazes, I sought to capture the pulsating rhythm of luminous, golden-brown cubes rising and falling in an otherworldly grid, in a scene that felt more real to me than waking life.

The textured, almost architectural surface evokes a threshold between what we call ‘life’ and whatever lies beyond: “After”. The glossy, molten-like glazes reflect light in shifting ways, suggesting movement, energy and impermanence, while the dark and gold encrusted bases ground the forms in raw materiality. These cubes pulse as if breathing, alive in a realm that questions the boundaries of existence.

At its core this piece interrogates whether this reality is the primary one or merely a simulation, an intricate construct that we inhabit temporarily. The vision arrived unbidden, insistent, compelling me to translate its intensity into physical form. I invite viewers to confront their own doubts: Is this life, or is this a glimpse of an echo of the afterlife?

Softly lit corner with Obelisk VI : After on dark neutral walls; window reveals a garden backdrop.
Side view of Obelisk VI : After mounted on a dark wall, highlighting depth of cement layers.
Obelisk VI : After hung above a table and chairs in a kitchen/dining/living area with green walls.
Obelisk VI : After on a dark wall – textured cement surface with luminous gold‑brown cubes in a grid.
Obelisk VI : After hanging on a green hallway wall beside a console table with plants.
Close‑up of the gold‑brown cube texture on Obelisk VI : After.
Obelisk VI : After displayed in an office setting; dark furnishings contrast with a light sage wall.
Slightly zoomed view of the grid surface on Obelisk VI : After, showing dark base and shimmering cubes.
Obelisk VI : After displayed in a home office above a desk and shelving.
Low‑angle close‑up of the gold‑brown cubes on Obelisk VI : After, emphasizing texture.
Obelisk VI : After on a dark wall above a chair and footrest with dark timber upholstery; suitable for corporate environments.
Zoomed‑in view of the cubed surface on Obelisk VI : After, highlighting raised geometry.
Obelisk VI : After on a modern study wall with a cabinet, plants, and decorative ornaments.
3/4‑angle shot of Obelisk VI : After mounted on a dark wall, showcasing depth and grid pattern.
Obelisk VI : After hanging in a light‑neutral study room with wooden furniture.
Extreme close‑up of Obelisk VI : After, revealing glaze filling gaps between raised cubes.
Obelisk VI: After
Obelisk VI: After
$2,760.00

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