Rush Hour
16 × 12. Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
This painting is a vibrant, abstract expressionist work characterized by its energetic brushstrokes and a rich, textured application of paint. The canvas is filled with a chaotic yet harmonious blend of colours, predominantly featuring shades of teal, turquoise, deep blue, and forest green, with accents of black, white, and hints of pink and red peeking through in certain areas.
The brushstrokes are thick and gestural, applied with a sense of spontaneity and movement, creating a layered, almost three-dimensional effect. The paint appears to have been applied with a palette knife or a broad brush, giving the surface a rough, tactile quality. The strokes vary in direction—some are vertical, others diagonal or horizontal—adding to the sense of dynamism and disorder.
While the painting is abstract, it evokes a natural, organic feel, reminiscent of a dense forest, a turbulent sea, or perhaps a stormy sky. The interplay of cool tones like blue and green with the darker blacks and occasional warm accents creates a moody, atmospheric quality. There’s no discernible focal point; instead, the viewer’s eye is drawn to move across the canvas, following the rhythm of the brushstrokes and the shifting colours.
This style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century abstract expressionism, similar to the works of artists like Jackson Pollock or Willem de Kooning, who emphasized emotional intensity and the physical act of painting itself. The lack of a clear subject allows for a wide range of interpretations, inviting the viewer to project their own emotions or experiences onto the piece.
16 × 12. Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
This painting is a vibrant, abstract expressionist work characterized by its energetic brushstrokes and a rich, textured application of paint. The canvas is filled with a chaotic yet harmonious blend of colours, predominantly featuring shades of teal, turquoise, deep blue, and forest green, with accents of black, white, and hints of pink and red peeking through in certain areas.
The brushstrokes are thick and gestural, applied with a sense of spontaneity and movement, creating a layered, almost three-dimensional effect. The paint appears to have been applied with a palette knife or a broad brush, giving the surface a rough, tactile quality. The strokes vary in direction—some are vertical, others diagonal or horizontal—adding to the sense of dynamism and disorder.
While the painting is abstract, it evokes a natural, organic feel, reminiscent of a dense forest, a turbulent sea, or perhaps a stormy sky. The interplay of cool tones like blue and green with the darker blacks and occasional warm accents creates a moody, atmospheric quality. There’s no discernible focal point; instead, the viewer’s eye is drawn to move across the canvas, following the rhythm of the brushstrokes and the shifting colours.
This style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century abstract expressionism, similar to the works of artists like Jackson Pollock or Willem de Kooning, who emphasized emotional intensity and the physical act of painting itself. The lack of a clear subject allows for a wide range of interpretations, inviting the viewer to project their own emotions or experiences onto the piece.