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Erna Klaus's dynamic approach to abstract expressionism is   sense of tension and fluidity. The brushstrokes are energetic,
         well illustrated in her works, including Hot Whee and Lucky   with areas of thick impasto juxtaposed against smoother
         Move, both created in 2025 using acrylic on canvas. These   transitions, giving the piece a tactile quality. Klaus’s use
         paintings exemplify her bold use of color and energetic   of negative space allows the colors to breathe, making the
         brushstrokes, showcasing her mastery of movement and   painting feel both structured and spontaneous.
         emotion. The painting presents a striking interplay of bright   Similarly, Lucky Move carries Klaus’s hallmark of expressive
         pink, orange, black, and white, creating a powerful sense of   abstraction. The color palette is slightly more subdued but still
         dynamism and depth.                                  maintains a strong contrast between warm and cool tones. The
         Hot Wheel painting is a dynamic interplay of bold colors and   painting exhibits sweeping gestures and layered applications,
         layered textures, reflecting Klaus’s deep engagement with   suggesting a rhythmic movement across the canvas. Klaus
         movement and emotion. The composition features vibrant   often incorporates gestural marks and subtle geometric
         pinks, fiery oranges, deep blacks, and stark whites, creating a   hints, which add depth and intrigue to her compositions. The





































































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