Ebony and Ivory

Original Acrylic on Canvas by Esther Ritz (2026)

Artwork Overview

Title: Ebony and Ivory

Artist: Esther Ritz

Year: 2026

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 36" H × 36" W (Square Format)

Style: Synesthetic Musical Abstraction / Contemporary Pointillism / Process Painting

Structure: Stretched canvas; painted edges

Presentation: Wired and ready to hang (framing options available upon request)

Origin: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas

Institutional Recognition: Selected for feature exhibition by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF)

Availability: Currently on Exhibition

About the Work

Created in 2026 and selected for exhibition by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, Ebony and Ivory is an exhilarating exploration of counterpoint, musical cadence, and visual harmony. Grounded in Esther Ritz’s practice of Process Painting - approaching the raw canvas without preconceived grids or preparatory sketches - the piece emerged in direct dialogue with sonic rhythm and tempo in the studio.

A river of luminous cerulean, turquoise, and deep cobalt sweeps through the core of the composition, framed by radiant cadmium yellows and warm ivory negative space. Cutting through these organic color fields are crisp, rhythmic black-and-white motifs reminiscent of piano keys, musical intervals, and improvisational notation.

Encapsulated within these forms are Ritz’s signature pointillist dot constellations and geometric shields, acting as staccato accents against fluid, calligraphic contours. Balanced within a commanding 36 × 36 inch square format, Ebony and Ivory marks a major milestone in Ritz’s recent work, presenting a sophisticated, joyous dialogue between discipline and spontaneous expression.

Collector Inquiries, Studio Visits & Gallery Representation

Viewing: Featured in the 2026 exhibition curated by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF).

Acquisition & Shipping: Shipped directly from the artist’s studio with archival packaging and full transit insurance. Inquire for custom framing or worldwide freight estimates.

Inquiries: Contact eritzart@gmail.com for pricing, consignment terms, or curatorial portfolios.

Artist History: View Esther Ritz's Full Exhibition CV & Credentials