8.5x11”, mixed media
February 2023
 
This painting features a series of orange leaf-like shapes on slender stems that stand out against a lively and colorful background. The orange shapes are stylized and simplified, which gives the painting a modern and graphic quality. The background is a rich tapestry of green, yellow, and blue hues, with spontaneous splashes of red that could represent flowers or fruits, adding to the tropical feel. The painting is characterized by its bright, contrasting colors and the boldness of the orange against the cooler greens and blues. The vertical drips and horizontal streaks add a sense of motion and fluidity, as if the painting itself is alive with the growth and movement of the natural world. Overall, it gives off a sense of warmth and the vibrancy of a lush, sunlit garden. The artwork could be seen as a celebration of nature's vivacity and the dynamic energy of life in a tropical environment.