The Red Root River

My new piece, not quite done, Is called Red Root River and, like many other recent pieces, it is based off of the beauty of calligraphic writing. I think there is this elegance, importance and timelessness that comes across through calligraphy whether you can read the text or are simply admiring the letterform and design. This piece is all about energy. Chaos, whether good or bad, dominates our lives, and at our most chaotic moments we often feel the most emotion.  This is meant to be one of those moments. A burst of sudden movement, light, and energy, catching the viewer off guard and tossing the eye into a torrent of curves and loops. When you gather yourself to look at the entire piece, you are denied the ability to search slowly, but kept in motion, forcing you to react in the most honest fashion.

acrylic and pastel on board - 24x48