l'anthurium

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Comment by Resident Curator on September 11, 2018 at 2:27pm

Curator’s Comments:

L’anthurium came up in a random search on the site, as I was surprised to see it belonged in the context of your other hard edged post-painterly abstractions.  Aside from a more naturalistic and darker subject matter, the use of space is also handled quite differently.  The centralized potted plant has a figurative quality, but it floats within the subtly graduated ground.  The blended background hues suggest a hazy sky/ground relationship, but without a discernable horizon or break in surface texture.  I find the deep ultramarine in the top section appealing, especially against the dark green leaves.  I also like that the white pot breaks up the otherwise dark and muted value pattern, while the form echoes the heart-shaped leaves.  I’d be interested to see if you have similar organic works in another series.