A Roll of the Dice
Original Acrylic on Canvas by Esther Ritz
Artwork Overview
Title: A Roll of the Dice
Artist: Esther Ritz
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 36" H × 36" W (Square Format)
Style: Intuitive Abstraction / Biomorphic Expressionism / Process Painting
Structure: Stretched gallery-wrapped canvas
Presentation: Wired and ready to hang; custom floater framing available upon request
Origin: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Availability: Available for private collection acquisition, corporate installation, or gallery exhibition
About the Work
A Roll of the Dice explores the interplay between chance, surrender, and emergent order. Grounded in the philosophy of Process Painting—approaching the blank canvas from a place of "not knowing" without preparatory sketches—Esther Ritz allows the composition to unfold through painterly instinct, embracing unpredictability as a generative creative force. Dynamic, biomorphic contours roll across the 36 × 36 inch canvas, creating unexpected intersections and fluid pathways.
Anchoring these spontaneous gestures are Ritz’s signature pointillist dot constellations—evoking both the symbolic pips of dice and rhythmic cosmic dust. Applied with patient, meditative focus, the dot fields establish vibrational harmony against the bold gestural planes. Held in compositional equilibrium by the balanced square format, A Roll of the Dice offers an energizing, thought-provoking statement piece suited for modern living spaces, executive offices, and curated gallery collections.
Collector Inquiries, Studio Visits & Gallery Representation
Viewing: Studio appointments in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex are available for collectors, curators, and interior designers.
Acquisition & Shipping: Shipped directly from the artist’s studio with archival packaging and full transit insurance. Domestic and international freight quotes available upon request.
Inquiries: Contact eritzart@gmail.com for pricing, consignment terms, or curatorial portfolios.
Artist History: View Esther Ritz's Full Exhibition CV & Credentials