Smoke Signals
16 × 12. Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
This painting is an abstract piece with a dark, moody atmosphere, characterized by its expressive brushwork and a dramatic use of colour and form. The canvas is dominated by deep, cool tones—primarily dark blues and purples—that create a shadowy, almost nocturnal backdrop. These darker hues are layered with textured brushstrokes, giving the background a sense of depth and movement, as if it represents a turbulent sky or a stormy sea.
Scattered across the canvas are vivid bursts of colour that stand out against the dark background. Bright yellow-green shapes, applied in thick, gestural strokes, appear in the middle and upper right sections of the painting. These shapes are organic and irregular, resembling leaves, clouds, or perhaps abstract representations of light breaking through the darkness. Their luminous quality creates a stark contrast with the surrounding blues, drawing the viewer’s eye and adding a sense of vitality to the composition.
Adding to the dynamic energy of the piece are streaks of red and orange, which appear in various forms throughout the painting. In the lower section, there are horizontal bands of red and purple, layered with textured marks that suggest a horizon line or a distant landscape. On the right side, a series of diagonal red and blue lines radiate outward, almost like beams of light or rain, adding a sense of motion and direction. Small flecks of red and orange are also scattered across the canvas, enhancing the overall sense of energy and chaos.
The brushwork is loose and expressive, with visible layers of paint that create a textured, almost three-dimensional surface. Some areas are heavily layered, while others appear more scraped or diluted, revealing the underlying colours and adding to the sense of depth. The painting feels both chaotic and balanced, with the bright accents of yellow and red providing focal points amidst the darker, more subdued background.
This piece evokes the emotional intensity of artists like Mark Rothko or Clyfford Still, who used colour and form to convey a sense of drama and inner turmoil. The painting could be interpreted as a representation of a stormy night, a cosmic event, or an emotional landscape, with its dark tones and bursts of light suggesting a struggle between darkness and illumination.
16 × 12. Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
This painting is an abstract piece with a dark, moody atmosphere, characterized by its expressive brushwork and a dramatic use of colour and form. The canvas is dominated by deep, cool tones—primarily dark blues and purples—that create a shadowy, almost nocturnal backdrop. These darker hues are layered with textured brushstrokes, giving the background a sense of depth and movement, as if it represents a turbulent sky or a stormy sea.
Scattered across the canvas are vivid bursts of colour that stand out against the dark background. Bright yellow-green shapes, applied in thick, gestural strokes, appear in the middle and upper right sections of the painting. These shapes are organic and irregular, resembling leaves, clouds, or perhaps abstract representations of light breaking through the darkness. Their luminous quality creates a stark contrast with the surrounding blues, drawing the viewer’s eye and adding a sense of vitality to the composition.
Adding to the dynamic energy of the piece are streaks of red and orange, which appear in various forms throughout the painting. In the lower section, there are horizontal bands of red and purple, layered with textured marks that suggest a horizon line or a distant landscape. On the right side, a series of diagonal red and blue lines radiate outward, almost like beams of light or rain, adding a sense of motion and direction. Small flecks of red and orange are also scattered across the canvas, enhancing the overall sense of energy and chaos.
The brushwork is loose and expressive, with visible layers of paint that create a textured, almost three-dimensional surface. Some areas are heavily layered, while others appear more scraped or diluted, revealing the underlying colours and adding to the sense of depth. The painting feels both chaotic and balanced, with the bright accents of yellow and red providing focal points amidst the darker, more subdued background.
This piece evokes the emotional intensity of artists like Mark Rothko or Clyfford Still, who used colour and form to convey a sense of drama and inner turmoil. The painting could be interpreted as a representation of a stormy night, a cosmic event, or an emotional landscape, with its dark tones and bursts of light suggesting a struggle between darkness and illumination.