Description
oaxaca, 1978
Watercolor
Signed
9 x 12 in. (image)
14 x 17 in. (frame)
original, includes certificate of authenticity from ArtTrust
The watercolor “Oaxaca” features a stormy landscape, possibly a seascape or a hillside, with dynamic, sweeping brush strokes. The colors are muted but varied, including dark blues, grays, and greens, conveying a sense of movement in the sky and landscape. The brushwork is loose and fluid, suggesting the power of nature, particularly stormy weather or strong winds.
From a Zen perspective, this painting can be seen as an illustration of impermanence. The turbulent skies and windswept landscape reflect the transitory nature of all things, a core teaching in Zen. The fluid brushstrokes invite viewers to meditate on the present moment without clinging to fixed forms or ideas.
The image may correspond with Hexagram 29, “The Abysmal” (water), which deals with confronting danger or challenges. The swirling sky and the unsettled ground below mirror the sense of traversing uncertain terrain and emphasize the need to adapt while remaining grounded in one’s principles.
The painting brings together the Zen understanding of impermanence and the I Ching’s message about navigating danger. It suggests that embracing the flow of life, including its uncertainties, leads to a deeper state of awareness. The merging colors and dynamic brushstrokes reflect a worldview where everything is in flux and resilience is found through acceptance rather than resistance.
The work shows influences from various modernist and abstract expressionist traditions. The technique evokes the loose, gestural brushwork seen in the works of artists like J.M.W. Turner, who depicted atmospheric conditions with a sense of immediacy. There are also elements of Asian ink wash painting, where the fluidity of the medium is used to express nature’s spontaneous energy.
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