Description
Backyard 101, 1990
Casein on Arches
Signed
22 x 30 in. (image)
30 x 38 (frame)
original, includes certificate of authenticity from ArtTrust
The painting “Backyard 101” features a forest scene with a draped cloth illuminated by what appears to be glowing orbs floating in a mysterious night time forest scene. A large, semi-transparent cloth is suspended among the trees, illuminated by numerous glowing orbs that seem to float in the air, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The scene is framed by the surrounding foliage and wooden structures, providing a feeling of secrecy or hidden magic.
In Zen, the act of seeing and not seeing—the veil between the known and the unknown—is a common metaphor for the barriers we place on our own enlightenment. The cloth in this scene may symbolize the thin separation between ordinary perception and the deeper reality. The glowing lights represent brief moments of clarity or satori (enlightenment), fleeting yet profound, like fireflies that disappear as quickly as they appear.
The image resonates with the Hexagram 57, Xun (The Gentle, Wind), which symbolizes penetration, subtle influence, and the hidden power of stillness. The lights may represent subtle influences that guide us, much like the wind shaping the landscape. The cloth creates a boundary that is not entirely opaque, suggesting the idea of gentle progress and the gradual unveiling of truth through persistence.
Together, these elements suggest a place where the boundary between the conscious and unconscious realms becomes blurred. The scene invites the viewer to explore what lies beyond the veil, embracing the interplay between mystery and revelation. This composition encourages patience and awareness, urging us to listen to the subtle signals that guide our journey through life’s hidden paths.
The use of chiaroscuro (contrast between light and dark) evokes a sense of depth and mystery. The suspended cloth can be seen as a modern reinterpretation of classical drapery used in Renaissance art, where it often signified divine presence or the boundary between different realms. Here, it serves as a threshold to another world, tapping into surrealist influences with its dreamlike, almost metaphysical quality.
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“Backyard 101” was featured in his Yes Retrospective
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