elevations, 3’ x 3’ acrylic on canvas
Elevations is a vibrant, kinetic composition that defies easy categorization, blending elements of abstraction and representation. The canvas is alive with movement, featuring a central structure that could be interpreted as a modernist architectural form, reminiscent of a complex, three-dimensional blueprint seen from multiple perspectives. This central motif is surrounded by swirling, ribbon-like forms that provide a sense of motion, suggesting energy radiating from or converging towards this nexus. The top section features a serene landscape with rolling hills under a blue sky, while the lower section is filled with dynamic, geometric patterns and shapes, providing a stark contrast to the naturalistic scene above. This contrast reflects the interplay between the natural world and human-made structures, and themes of integration or intrusion.
The use of bright, saturated colors and bold lines gives the work a sense of depth and complexity, drawing the viewer's eye across and through the various layers of the painting. White spherical forms add to the sense of dimension and symbolize a higher elevation, a place that is separate from the rest, contrasting with the otherwise angular and fragmented nature of the piece. The painting captures just a moment of convergence, where different elements, forms, and ideas intersect, creating a snapshot of harmonious chaos that stimulates the senses and the intellect.
