Original Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Ornate Vintage Gilded Frame by Francisco Peña 2026

A compelling contemporary oil on canvas by Seattle-based artist Francisco Peña. This work represents a sophisticated dialogue between history and modern abstraction, utilizing a reclaimed vintage painting as its foundation. Subtle glimpses of the original imagery remain intentionally visible—"ghosts" of a previous form that create a profound sense of depth and time.

The palette is a moody, curated exploration of charcoal, slate, and bone white, defined by thick, gestural impasto marks that give the surface a topographical, tactile quality. As a neurodiverse artist, Peña uses these layers to process memory and place, blending a structured, almost architectural underlying grid with intuitive, expressive movements.

This piece is one of two complementary works created in this style. While it stands alone as a singular statement, it also functions beautifully as part of a pair (see our other listings for the companion piece). The work is housed in a substantial 1.5" deep vintage ornate frame with a classic linen liner, providing a dramatic sculptural profile.

About the Artist:
Francisco Peña is a Pacific Northwest artist whose work is rooted in the transformation of memory and landscape. His studio practice focuses on the tension between order and intuition, resulting in works that reveal themselves slowly over time. 

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