Description
Untitled II, 1989
Watercolor on paper
Signed
13 x 9 in. (image)
17.5 x 14.5 (frame)
original, includes certificate of authenticity from ArtTrust
The artwork “Untitled II” presents a watercolor landscape scene, featuring a mix of natural elements with a dramatic interplay of light and shadow. The colors are rich and varied, depicting lush forested areas, a stormy sky, and possibly a distant mountain range. The painterly quality of the piece emphasizes fluidity and movement, with brushstrokes suggesting wind or rain. The palette leans towards earthy tones, with touches of deep greens, browns, and hints of blue to evoke the natural atmosphere.
In Zen Buddhism, nature often symbolizes impermanence and the flow of life. This landscape could be seen as a reflection of the transient beauty of the natural world, embodying the principle of “mu” (emptiness) where nothing is fixed or eternal. The moody sky and shifting light hint at the ever-changing nature of existence, encouraging the viewer to embrace the present moment and find peace in the unfolding scene.
Interpreted through the lens of the I Ching, or the Book of Changes, this painting might align with Hexagram 59, “Dispersion (Huan).” This hexagram suggests the scattering of obstacles and the resolution of difficulties through dissolution. The turbulent sky and the openness of the landscape evoke a sense of things being swept away or diffused, hinting at a moment of clarity or release after a time of turmoil.
Combining Zen and I Ching interpretations, this artwork can be seen as a meditation on the dissolution of the self in the face of nature’s vastness. The viewer is invited to dissolve into the landscape, to let go of rigid self-conceptions, and to experience life as a series of flowing, interrelated moments. The painting’s textures and colors guide the observer into a state of contemplation, where the boundary between self and world blurs.
The style of the painting has a loose, expressive quality reminiscent of the Romantic landscape tradition, which emphasized the sublime power of nature. It also recalls aspects of Impressionism, with its focus on capturing a momentary effect of light and atmosphere. The artist seems to channel both these traditions while incorporating a modern sensibility, allowing the painting to exist as both a personal expression and an homage to the enduring human fascination with the natural world.
The combination of stylistic elements and thematic depth invites the viewer to explore not just the landscape, but the inner journey it represents.
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“Untitled II” was featured in his Yes Retrospective
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