Oil markers on canvas
(unstretched)
35 × 60 × 0.1 in
2001
Fire River is composed of a dense network of white forms outlined in black and animated by extensive passages of red, orange, brown, and black. Profiles, figures, hands, abstract motifs, and organic shapes are distributed throughout the surface, creating a layered composition in which large forms contain smaller images and secondary structures.
The painting is organized through flowing vertical pathways that move across the composition like currents. Red and orange forms appear repeatedly throughout the surface, establishing visual continuity and creating a strong contrast with the white ground. Areas of concentrated detail alternate with broader open spaces, producing variations in rhythm and density.
Numerous figures and motifs emerge from the larger structures, encouraging close observation and allowing multiple visual relationships to develop. The composition combines large sweeping forms with intricate linear details, creating an interconnected image in which individual elements contribute to the overall flow of the work.
Oil markers on canvas
(unstretched)
35 × 60 × 0.1 in
2001
Fire River is composed of a dense network of white forms outlined in black and animated by extensive passages of red, orange, brown, and black. Profiles, figures, hands, abstract motifs, and organic shapes are distributed throughout the surface, creating a layered composition in which large forms contain smaller images and secondary structures.
The painting is organized through flowing vertical pathways that move across the composition like currents. Red and orange forms appear repeatedly throughout the surface, establishing visual continuity and creating a strong contrast with the white ground. Areas of concentrated detail alternate with broader open spaces, producing variations in rhythm and density.
Numerous figures and motifs emerge from the larger structures, encouraging close observation and allowing multiple visual relationships to develop. The composition combines large sweeping forms with intricate linear details, creating an interconnected image in which individual elements contribute to the overall flow of the work.
