Maples and Magpie

48” X 30" x 1.5” 

Acrylic on Canvas

I incorporated three distinct concepts into this piece, as is my approach with all my paintings. Firstly, I employed the notion of Asymmetrical Symmetry, a term coined by my wife, Robin, and inspired by a remark made by a client named Valerie. While examining one of my paintings, Valerie quipped, "I love the symmetry and the asymmetry in your work." Asymmetrical Symmetry involves treating symmetry in a differential manner, or maintaining equivalence on either side of its fulcrum, while preserving balance. I started with a large triangle, bisecting it with a vertical line. Secondly, I explored the dynamics of color interplay, a fundamental principle of color theory. For instance, by outlining colored, geometric shapes with black, the colors appear richer and more vibrant. Thirdly, I utilized soft, ethereal hues of yellow, lavender, and pale blue to evoke a sense of early morning, juxtaposed with deep, dark blues to conjure an aura of nighttime. The interplay of these light and dark hues created a visual dichotomy of Daylight and Darkness.