Critical Mass Awareness
Critical Mass Awareness
Roger Allan Cleaves
Critical Mass Awareness
40.5” x 40.5” framed
acrylic, charcoal, graphite, spray paint
2022
Roger Allan Cleaves’ Critical Mass Awareness (2022) is an arresting composition that blends vibrant color, layered textures, and symbolic imagery. Measuring 40.5” x 40.5” framed, the piece is created with acrylic, charcoal, graphite, and spray paint, showcasing Cleaves’ signature fusion of abstraction and figuration.
A lone figure emerges from a charged environment, seemingly suspended in a moment of tension and transformation. Expressive strokes and intricate mark-making create a sense of movement, while bold contrasts of color heighten the painting’s emotional intensity. The work explores themes of self-awareness, societal pressure, and the complexities of navigating an uncertain world.
As part of Cleaves’ Space Cowboys series, Critical Mass Awareness expands on the larger mythos of his Forget Me Nots Land universe. The painting compels viewers to look deeper, unraveling its layered narrative and contemplating the forces that shape both personal and collective identity.