Lot #66: Balance (2010) by J. Lynch

Balance (2010) by J. Lynch Offered for public bidding is Balance, a compelling original 2010 mixed-media and acrylic canvas by contemporary expressionist artist J. Lynch. Measuring 12" x 24", this vertically oriented canvas merges bold gestural form with rich spiritual symbolism. The composition centers on a fluidly outlined figure practicing the standard Yoga tree pose (Vrikshasana), rendered with energetic, raw brushwork. An earthy, textured background features a prominent, fiery copper-orange sun enclosing the sacred Om (Aum) symbol in the upper left corner. Adding profound thematic depth, the lower section integrates a complex collage element featuring printed philosophical excerpts regarding "restraining the mind-stuff" and finding internal harmony. Deepen your connection to Balance (2010) with a legible transcription of its underlying philosophical core. This close-up highlights the curated textual collage element, featuring scholarly commentary on Patanjali's classical Yoga Sutras Signed clearly by the artist in the bottom-left corner. Medium: Mixed Media (Acrylic paint and text collage on canvas) Dimensions: 12 in x 24 in Year Completed: 2010 Condition: Excellent, gallery-ready condition Provenance: Sourced directly from a private estate collection in Toronto, ON Artist Biography: J. Lynch J. Lynch is a modern multi-disciplinary artist and wellness facilitator whose work operates at the unique intersection of somatic expression, spirituality, and physical form. Active throughout the early 21st century, Lynch’s practice is deeply rooted in the concept of art as a meditative, therapeutic tool. Rather than focusing on pristine realism, the artist prioritizes emotional resonance, using aggressive line work, layered textures, and symbolic motifs (such as the Om and classical yoga forms) to externalize the internal journey toward mental stillness. Working predominantly in mixed media, Lynch frequently layers acrylic pigments over textual ephemera, literature, and newsprints. This technique creates a dialogue between the modern conscious mind and ancient spiritual philosophies. Pieces by J. Lynch are held in numerous private wellness spaces and independent collections throughout North America, highly prized for their grounding energy and unique decorative presence Dimensions: 12x24" Pickup category timeslot {A}