In Chandelier Folk, 2019, David Drum, Canadian, b. 1944, presents a luminous composition on reverse glass, where vibrant colours appear to melt and flow across a white background. Blues, purples, reds, oranges, and yellows intermingle, creating a dynamic sense of movement and energy that seems to hover just beneath the glass surface. The work’s abstract, flowing forms draw the viewer into Drum’s playful yet sophisticated exploration of colour and light.

Drum’s reverse glass technique allows the colours to glow and shimmer, giving the painting a depth and luminosity impossible on traditional surfaces. Each layer of pigment is applied with precision in reverse, so that details intended for the foreground are painted first, creating a unique interplay between transparency and opacity. The composition conveys both vibrancy and a sense of fluid motion, as if the colours themselves are dancing or melting before the viewer’s eyes.

This piece exemplifies Drum’s innovative approach to contemporary Canadian art, combining technical mastery with bold, expressive colour. The painting measures 27.5 x 21.75 inches, is executed in mixed media on reverse glass, and is signed on the reverse.