Blooming Bokeh (2024)
Acrylic on canvas
16×20 inches
$350 (SOLD)
Prints available
an abstract painting dominated by a multitude of overlapping circles of varying sizes and colors. The top portion of the canvas is primarily filled with shades of yellow and gold, creating a bright, almost luminous effect. As the eye moves downward, these colors transition into a vibrant array of purples, lavenders, and deeper violet tones, intermingled with hints of yellow. The overall impression is one of movement and effervescence, as if countless bubbles or lights are rising or falling.
The potential meaning of this artwork could be interpreted in several ways:
Growth and Transformation: The “blooming” in the title, combined with the upward movement suggested by the lighter colors at the top and the darker ones below, could symbolize growth or a process of coming into being. The transition from one color family to another might represent transformation or change.
Light and Abstraction: The “bokeh” effect refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in out-of-focus areas of an image produced by a lens. This painting emulates that visual characteristic, suggesting a focus on light, atmosphere, and the beauty found in abstract forms rather than literal representation. It could evoke the feeling of dappled light, distant city lights, or even microscopic views of vibrant organisms.
Emotional Landscape: The colors themselves can carry emotional weight. Yellows and golds often evoke joy, energy, and optimism, while purples can suggest creativity, mystery, or tranquility. The interplay of these colors could represent a complex emotional landscape or a shift in mood.
Cycles and Interconnectedness: The repetitive circular motif could symbolize cycles in nature or life. The overlapping nature of the circles might suggest interconnectedness and how individual elements contribute to a larger, harmonious whole.