Lot 5036

We Were Always In All Ways

By Kristen Coates

24"H × 36"W

Acrylic on canvas

Signed and titled on reverse

Gallery Value: $2,800

Auction Estimate: $2,100–2,800

Opening Bid

$120

This lot has a reserve.

Description

We Were Always In All Ways explores the quiet ways connection reveals itself over time. Muted coral, sage, soft blue, and warm neutrals move across the canvas in overlapping gestures that feel conversational rather than composed. Each mark arrives in response to another, creating a rhythm that is intuitive, layered, and deeply human.

There is no single focal point. Instead, the eye drifts from one relationship to the next, discovering moments of tension, balance, and unexpected harmony. The painting suggests that proximity alone can create meaning, that separate forms can remain distinct while still belonging to the same story. At 24 by 36 inches, the work carries enough presence to anchor a room while maintaining a softness that invites repeated viewing. It feels contemplative, generous, and quietly optimistic.

Details

• Artist: Kristen Coates
• Title: We Were Always In All Ways
• 2026
• Acrylic on canvas
• 24"H × 36"W
• Signed and titled on reverse
• Excellent condition