1230 Neptune Gallery

Into The Deep No. 1, 2023
$30,000.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Into The Deep No. 1, 2023
$30,000

Into The Deep No. 1 was created as a site specific work for 1230 Neptune Ave, reflecting the vast presence of the ocean that surrounds the home. Composed with acrylic, plaster, wood chips, and aluminum on canvas, the painting carries the physicality and movement of coastal life. Layers of texture and material echo shifting tides, submerged depth, and the quiet power of the sea. The scale of the work mirrors the immensity of the ocean itself, inviting the viewer to feel immersed rather than observe from a distance. Atmospheric and grounded, Into The Deep No. 1 connects the home to its natural surroundings, capturing the rhythm, strength, and calm of life at the edge of the water.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, plaster, wood chips, and aluminum on canvas
Dimensions: 144 in x 72 in x 2.5 in
(365 cm x 182 cm x 6.5 cm)
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Beneath the Surface No. 1, 2023
$15,000.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Beneath the Surface No. 1, 2023
$15,000

Beneath the Surface No. 1 was created specifically for the home, reflecting what lies hidden below both the earth and the human experience. Earth toned layers of acrylic, plaster, wood chips, and aluminum form a dense, tactile surface that suggests soil, roots, and entanglement beneath the ground. This layered terrain becomes a metaphor for human emotion, complex, intertwined, and often unseen. The painting invites the viewer to look beyond what is visible and consider the depth, weight, and beauty that exist beneath the surface. Grounded and introspective, the work connects the physical environment of the home with the emotional landscape within us.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, plaster, wood chips, and aluminum on canvas
Dimensions: 63 in x 90 in x 2.5 in
(160 cm x 227 cm x 6.5 cm)
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Dahlia Collection Blue No. 2, 2022
$12,500.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Dahlia Collection Blue No. 2, 2022
$12,500

Dahlia Collection Blue No. 2 was created to embody a new beginning and the positive energy that comes from choosing renewal after enduring life’s challenges. Through acrylic, aluminum, textile, and glue on canvas, the painting radiates movement, texture, and openness, reflecting a deliberate shift toward hope and clarity. The work captures a moment of resolve, when the weight of past experiences gives way to intention, growth, and possibility. Uplifting and expressive, Dahlia Collection Blue No. 2 invites the viewer to feel the quiet strength found in starting again.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, aluminum, textile, and glue on canvas
Dimensions: 48 in x 48 in x 2.5 in
(122 cm x 122 cm x 6.5 cm)
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Subtly Crude No. 1, 2022
$5,800.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Subtly Crude No. 1, 2022
$5,800

Subtly Crude No. 1 serves as an abstract portrait of the artist, reflecting the balance between refinement and rawness that defines both the work and its creator. Built from acrylic, glue, wood, and textile on canvas, the surface carries a tactile honesty, where rough materials and deliberate composition coexist. The painting embraces imperfection, revealing strength, vulnerability, and complexity beneath its restrained exterior. Personal and introspective, Subtly Crude No. 1 offers a quiet reflection on identity and the layered nature of self.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, glue, wood, and textile on canvas
Dimensions: 39 in x 39 in x 2.5 in
(99 cm x 99 cm x 6.5 cm)
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

The Eye of the Storm, 2023
$1,275.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | The Eye of the Storm, 2023
$1,275

The Eye of the Storm captures the quiet center that exists within chaos, the still place where calm resides even as movement surrounds it. Created with acrylic and glue on canvas, the composition reflects balance, focus, and inner clarity. Framed in black, the work draws the viewer inward, inviting reflection on moments when life feels turbulent yet calm can still be found within. Intimate and contemplative, The Eye of the Storm serves as a reminder that peace often exists at the heart of uncertainty.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic and glue on canvas
Dimensions: 12 in x 12 in x 1.5 in
(25 cm x 25 cm x 3.5 cm)
Frame: Black
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Subtly Crude No. 2, 2022
$5,800.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Subtly Crude No. 2, 2022
$5,800

Subtly Crude No. 3 reflects an intimate portrait of the artist during moments of vulnerability, when the instinct is to retreat and hide, yet strength remains intact. Created with acrylic, glue, textile, and twine on canvas, the layered materials suggest protection, resilience, and the tension between exposure and self preservation. The composition balances raw texture with restraint, revealing emotion while holding firm at its core. Personal and introspective, Subtly Crude No. 3 speaks to the quiet power of staying strong even when withdrawal feels necessary.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, glue, textile, and twine on canvas
Dimensions: 39 in x 39 in x 2.5 in
(99 cm x 99 cm x 6.5 cm)
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Mini Collection, 4 of 4, 2023
$4,800.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Subtly Crude Mini Collection, 4 of 4, 2023
$4,800

The Subtly Crude 10 in Mini Collection is a study of time, space, and intention. Created as a set of four paintings, each work began with the same mindset and process, yet each ultimately revealed its own distinct character. Using acrylic and glue on canvas, the artist allowed subtle shifts in gesture, texture, and restraint to guide the outcome. Together, the four paintings speak to the idea that even under identical conditions, individuality inevitably emerges. Intimate and thoughtful, the collection reflects the quiet unpredictability of creation and the uniqueness found within repetition.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic and glue on canvas
Dimensions: 10 in x 10 in x 1.5 in
(25 cm x 25 cm x 3.5 cm)
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Unmasked No. 8, 2019
$4,200.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Unmasked No. 8, 2019
$4,200

Unmasked No. 8 comes from a series created during a time of deep uncertainty and emotional restraint. In 2019, amid political tension and social unrest, the artist experienced pain that could not be openly expressed, a moment when silence felt necessary and emotions remained tightly contained. Created with acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas, the work reflects what it might look like if everyone removed their masks and allowed their true emotions to surface. The materials suggest tension, confinement, and release, revealing vulnerability beneath a restrained exterior. Intimate and raw, Unmasked No. 8 captures the shared human experience of holding everything in while the world feels out of control.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas
Dimensions: 29 in x 24 in x 2.5 in
(73 cm x 60 cm x 6.5 cm)
Frame: Black
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Unmasked No. 9, 2019
$4,200.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Unmasked No. 9, 2019
$4,200

Unmasked No. 9 continues the exploration of emotional restraint and vulnerability from the Unmasked series. Created during a time marked by uncertainty, tension, and quiet suffering, the work reflects the experience of carrying pain internally while presenting composure to the outside world. Using acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas, the painting suggests containment, pressure, and the fragile balance between silence and expression. It imagines what might surface if the masks we wear were removed, revealing the raw emotions shared beneath the surface. Personal yet universal, Unmasked No. 9 captures a moment when control felt necessary even as emotions pushed to be seen.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas
Dimensions: 29 in x 24 in x 2.5 in
(73 cm x 60 cm x 6.5 cm)
Frame: Black
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Unmasked No. 10, 2019
$4,200.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Unmasked No. 10, 2019
$4,200

Unmasked No. 10 continues the series’ exploration of vulnerability, emotional tension, and the masks we wear in times of uncertainty. Created in 2019, a period of social and political upheaval, the painting reflects the struggle of holding pain and frustration internally while maintaining composure externally. Using acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas, the work conveys pressure, containment, and the delicate balance between restraint and expression. It imagines the raw honesty that emerges if masks were removed, revealing the emotions beneath. Intimate, powerful, and contemplative, Unmasked No. 10 speaks to resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas
Dimensions: 29 in x 24 in x 2.5 in
(73 cm x 60 cm x 6.5 cm)
Frame: Black
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Unmasked No. 11, 2019
$4,200.00

Paul Jacob Bashour | Unmasked No. 11, 2019
$4,200

Unmasked No. 11 continues the exploration of vulnerability, restraint, and emotional honesty that defines the Unmasked series. Created in 2019, during a time of tension and uncertainty, the work reflects the experience of carrying inner pain while navigating the demands of the external world. Using acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas, the painting conveys containment, pressure, and the fragile boundary between silence and expression. It invites the viewer to consider what emerges when the masks we wear are removed, revealing the raw emotions beneath. Intimate, contemplative, and powerful, Unmasked No. 11 speaks to resilience and authenticity in challenging times.

Additional Info

Medium: Acrylic, nails, and twine on canvas
Dimensions: 29 in x 24 in x 2.5 in
(73 cm x 60 cm x 6.5 cm)
Frame: Black
Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Paul Jacob Bashour Art

Entire Collection $91,975