"Unbreakable Thread" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 60"x84"

"Unbreakable Thread" 2025, 60" H x 84" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, New York Times, Traditional Home, Veranda Magazine, Luxe Interiors, and in Introspective Magazine, among others.) "Unbreakable Thread" is a striking abstract composition, a visual symphony of movement and raw emotion expressed through bold, impassioned strokes. Deep bronze and rich burnt umber swirl together, their intensity softened by interwoven strokes of white, creating a dynamic contrast between strength and vulnerability. At the heart of the painting, two distinct forms emerge, separate yet bound by a singular, deliberate stroke—a fragile yet enduring connection that refuses to be severed. This thread, subtle yet powerful, weaves through the composition like an unspoken promise, a silent force that binds even when all else feels fractured.

Created during a time of deep personal turmoil, "Unbreakable Thread" is an emotional outpouring onto canvas, a testament to resilience, connection, and the ties that withstand the weight of time and hardship. The painting invites the viewer to explore the tension between separation and unity, to feel the energy of struggle and survival, and to reflect on the invisible forces—love, memory, destiny—that hold us together even in our most fractured moments. Through its richly layered textures and expressive movement, "Unbreakable Thread" is a poetic take on the bonds that refuse to break, reminding us that even in chaos, some connections remain unshaken, bringing us strength and ultimately, peace within. This work is framed in a natural, unfinished, poplar 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, 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.