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Clay, Pigment, Acrylic, Charcoal, and Oil on Canvas
Ali Beletic’s large-scale abstract paintings hum with the kinetic energy of a practiced musician—each gesture on the canvas an extension of rhythm, instinct, and improvisation. Drawing on her background in music and her lived experience in the American West, Beletic evolves the tradition of American Abstract Expressionism into a distinctly western visual language. Her work blends the raw emotional force of gesture painting with cultural markers of the outsider: the rebel, the nomad, the intuitive spirit moving in sync with both nature and culture.
In her Neon Primitivism series, Beletic leans into a material and conceptual vocabulary rooted in primitivism, sensuality, and the elemental. These paintings celebrate the canvas as a site of ritual and release, fusing matte textures from signature clays and ancient pigments—botanical dyes, crushed stones, and burned wood—with contemporary media like spray paint and oil. The resulting surfaces evoke everything from ceremonial body paint and cave walls to the weathered terrain of the desert and the lyrical chaos of New York School abstraction. Simultaneously archaic and modern, her works vibrate with a sense of wild coherence—bridging eras, geographies, and states of being.
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Ali Beletic’s large-scale abstract paintings hum with the kinetic energy of a practiced musician—each gesture on the canvas an extension of rhythm, instinct, and improvisation. Drawing on her background in music and her lived experience in the American West, Beletic evolves the tradition of American Abstract Expressionism into a distinctly western visual language. Her work blends the raw emotional force of gesture painting with cultural markers of the outsider: the rebel, the nomad, the intuitive spirit moving in sync with both nature and culture.
In her Neon Primitivism series, Beletic leans into a material and conceptual vocabulary rooted in primitivism, sensuality, and the elemental. These paintings celebrate the canvas as a site of ritual and release, fusing matte textures from signature clays and ancient pigments—botanical dyes, crushed stones, and burned wood—with contemporary media like spray paint and oil. The resulting surfaces evoke everything from ceremonial body paint and cave walls to the weathered terrain of the desert and the lyrical chaos of New York School abstraction. Simultaneously archaic and modern, her works vibrate with a sense of wild coherence—bridging eras, geographies, and states of being.
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Year
2024
Materials
Clay, Pigment, Acrylic, Charcoal, and Oil on Canvas
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48 x 36 inches
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“I feel like all of my work not only has this grounding in earth and humanity, but also in a sense of party, celebration, and vibrancy.”

About the Artist
Ali Beletic
Ali Beletic’s large original abstract paintings, recently highlighted in Vogue and Architectural Digest (featured in Eva Chen’s home), celebrate the raw emotion of joy, movement, and connection. Her gestural paintings use bold, dynamic strokes and layered textures to explore the intricate relationship between movement and abstract expressionism. These large-scale works resonate with the energy of rock 'n' roll, ancient traditions, and sensory experiences, creating pieces that feel alive and transport viewers into a realm of instinctive expression and creativity. Each painting is a celebration of the human spirit, offering a unique focal point for art collectors and interior designers alike.
In addition to her paintings, Beletic’s practice includes hand-sewn textile flags that delve further into the relationship between gesture and abstraction. These meticulously crafted works combine vivid designs with the tactile intimacy of fabric, emphasizing the physicality of creating and the expressive potential of material. By blending precise craftsmanship with the spontaneity of abstract forms, Beletic’s textiles bring a deeply personal and multi-sensory dimension to her artistic repertoire. Her innovative approach to both painting and textiles transforms raw emotion into striking, tangible forms that elevate any space. Perfect for those seeking bold, original artwork, Beletic’s creations reflect a deep connection to human creativity and celebration.

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Ali Beletic’s large-scale abstract paintings hum with the kinetic energy of a practiced musician—each gesture on the canvas an extension of rhythm, instinct, and improvisation. Drawing on her background in music and her lived experience in the American West, Beletic evolves the tradition of American Abstract Expressionism into a distinctly western visual language. Her work blends the raw emotional force of gesture painting with cultural markers of the outsider: the rebel, the nomad, the intuitive spirit moving in sync with both nature and culture.
In her Neon Primitivism series, Beletic leans into a material and conceptual vocabulary rooted in primitivism, sensuality, and the elemental. These paintings celebrate the canvas as a site of ritual and release, fusing matte textures from signature clays and ancient pigments—botanical dyes, crushed stones, and burned wood—with contemporary media like spray paint and oil. The resulting surfaces evoke everything from ceremonial body paint and cave walls to the weathered terrain of the desert and the lyrical chaos of New York School abstraction. Simultaneously archaic and modern, her works vibrate with a sense of wild coherence—bridging eras, geographies, and states of being.


EVA CHEN ON ALI BELETIC
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