Oil markers on canvas
(unstretched)
30 × 22 × 0.1 in
2005
One and a Thousand Nights is composed of interconnected white forms outlined in black and accented with blues, grays, burgundies, and touches of red. The composition contains numerous profiles, figures, hands, birds, and abstract motifs distributed throughout the surface. Large rounded forms occupy the central area, creating spaces that contain smaller images and secondary narratives.
The painting is structured through a network of curving lines that connect the various elements while maintaining distinct visual zones. Areas of concentrated detail alternate with open spaces, creating variations in density across the composition. Repeated circular forms, enclosed shapes, and embedded figures contribute to a layered image in which multiple scenes appear to coexist.
The title's reference to a multitude of nights is reflected in the abundance of forms and visual episodes that unfold throughout the painting. Rather than focusing on a single subject, the composition presents a collection of interconnected images that reveal themselves progressively as the viewer explores the surface.
Oil markers on canvas
(unstretched)
30 × 22 × 0.1 in
2005
One and a Thousand Nights is composed of interconnected white forms outlined in black and accented with blues, grays, burgundies, and touches of red. The composition contains numerous profiles, figures, hands, birds, and abstract motifs distributed throughout the surface. Large rounded forms occupy the central area, creating spaces that contain smaller images and secondary narratives.
The painting is structured through a network of curving lines that connect the various elements while maintaining distinct visual zones. Areas of concentrated detail alternate with open spaces, creating variations in density across the composition. Repeated circular forms, enclosed shapes, and embedded figures contribute to a layered image in which multiple scenes appear to coexist.
The title's reference to a multitude of nights is reflected in the abundance of forms and visual episodes that unfold throughout the painting. Rather than focusing on a single subject, the composition presents a collection of interconnected images that reveal themselves progressively as the viewer explores the surface.
