55 x 82 inches (140 x 208 cm) | Acrylic on canvas
This large-scale work draws inspiration from the material language and conceptual sensibility of Rashid Johnson, exploring repetition, identity, and rhythm through a structured yet expressive visual field. Set against a deep, saturated blue ground, a sequence of organic, oval forms unfolds in vertical progression—each mark subtly shifting in tone, density, and presence.
Interwoven among these forms are gestural white loops, interrupting the pattern with a sense of movement and coded symbolism. These linear interventions evoke a dialogue between control and spontaneity, suggesting both written language and ancestral mark-making systems. The composition balances order with disruption, inviting the viewer to move across the surface while uncovering layers of meaning embedded within its repetition.
Executed in acrylic, the painting reveals the artist's hand through visible layering and tonal variation, creating a tactile surface that shifts with light and proximity. The scale of the work enhances its immersive quality, allowing the viewer to engage physically as well as visually.
At once meditative and dynamic, this piece operates as a contemporary exploration of pattern, memory, and cultural resonance—where abstraction becomes a vessel for both personal and collective narratives.
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