"Bodacious" Large Black, Blue, Mint, White, Raw Sienna Abstract Painting 72"x72"

"Bodacious" 2023, 72" x 72" square. An overscaled and dramatic abstract painting consisting of acrylic, house paint, pencils, and oil pastels on flat board canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the New York Times, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Veranda Magazine, Luxe Interiors, Introspective Magazine, among others). "Bodacious" 2023, 72" x 72" square. An oversized, large-scale, bold and dramatic abstract painting consisting of acrylic, house paint, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the New York Times, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Veranda Magazine, Luxe Interiors, and 1stdibs' Introspective Magazine, among others). A commanding presence on any wall, "Bodacious" lives up to its name—bold, unapologetic, and irresistibly alluring. In this 72-inch square canvas, Karina Gentinetta masterfully balances drama with subtlety, anchoring the composition in a rich, sophisticated palette of robin’s egg blue, blue-green, and white—evocative of classic Tiffany tones—while soft touches of blush pink and pale yellow offer delicate, almost romantic counterpoints. Infused with raw emotion and kinetic energy, the painting evokes the powerful sensation of stepping into a room with unwavering confidence, cloaked in mystery and magnetism. Gentinetta’s signature pencil markings—this time in white rather than black—float across the surface like whispered thoughts, adding layers of texture and intrigue. A wisp of femininity drifts through the composition, fleeting yet unforgettable. "Bodacious" is not for the timid—it is a celebration of audacity, presence, and the quiet strength of vulnerability. Framed in a minimalist, black lacquered wood floater frame.Framed in a minimalist, black lacquered wood floater frame.

Karina Gentinetta's vast and audacious canvases are inspired by her home city of New Orleans. A litigator for thirteen years, Gentinetta found herself at a crossroads after losing her family home and the majority of her possessions during Hurricane Katrina. Turning to art and design for solace, the self-taught artist was inspired to leave her law practice to pursue her creative passions in the shocking aftermath of the storm.

Redolent of the shattered landscape of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Gentinetta’s paintings evoke the broken frames of flooded homes and the city's devastated infrastructure. Downed telephone lines, random piles of debris and condemned buildings are all present in the thick brushstrokes and intrepid lines that mark each canvas. The artist uses materials that are purposely indicative of construction sites, including wall plaster, varnish and house paint acrylics, imbuing the works with both a subjective symbolism and forceful aesthetic.

Using a monochromatic color scale, the Stark paintings juxtapose opposing sentiments including vulnerability and strength, chaos and balance. The bold, abstract compositions speak to a multiplicity of themes including grief and despair, but above all celebrate the triumph of rebirth and hope over loss and devastation.

Gentinetta’s works have received national and international recognition and have been featured in such publications as The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Luxe, Veranda, Traditional Home and More Magazine among others. Most recently, Gentinetta collaborated with RH Modern on a limited edition series which was successfully received and sold out. Her works can be viewed on InCollect online and personally at the Gallery at 200 Lex at the New York Design Center in NYC.

Commissions may be requested.