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Artwork Description

Sean Shanahan's use of MDF (medium density fireboard), a signature element of the artist’s practice, highlights the ambiguity of the work as object, hinting that we view the paintings as concrete entities that need to create space for themselves, rather than merely occupying it. The oil paint, applied in flat, monochrome layers and absorbed by the wood-based material, is another key part of this process, an integral part of the painting rather than just a surface coating.