Like a tidal wave rushing towards land to conquer all too shortly lived landscapes, such is the power of the imagery in Shadow Swirl. This original canvas painting illustrates quite profoundly the impact of a simple series of lines, and creates drama out of a very straightforward concept and composition. Spanning from the far right side of the canvas and moving inwards, a gray and black wave curves inward on itself as it moves across the canvas. Gray, white and black run parallel within this wave to create a dynamic layered effect. The artist here has also incorporated a series of circles in black that run alongside these lines, adding a geometric flair to the very organic movement of the wave. The background of the painting is done in a similar style as the foreground, yet employs markedly different colors. The background is quite alive compared to the somberness of the primary subject. Here, the artist has used pinks, oranges and reds that are blended quite seamlessly to fill the negative space of the painting in brush strokes that create the inverse of the shape we are confronted with in the foreground. Thus, the artist has created a great duality between the foreground and background of Shadow Swirl by using contrasting colors and inverted lines. Splashed across the top are a series of paint drippings in black and white, that create yet another layer of meaning in this unique piece of original canvas artwork. Any home that needs a conversation piece will surely benefit from the incorporation of a piece like Shadow Swirl, that has so much to offer by way of luminosity, insight and contrast.
The design of Shadow Swirl is quite striking, and provides a great stage for the action of the piece. This painting is comprised of five different canvas panels. These pieces grow in size toward the middle of the painting, and then diminish in scale on the edges. This creates an amplified effect for the movement of the painting, particularly near its center. If you enjoy this variety of painting, perusing our
Abstract Painting section will prove worthwhile for you. If you are especially attracted to the emphasis on line present in Shadow Swirl, you may also enjoy
Black Gold, another original painting.
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