Abstract Art
What do you think of this Georgia O’Keeffe ?
Georgia O’Keefe painted a series of six depictions of Arisaema triphyllum, also known as the wildflower Jack-in-the-pulpit. Each successive painting moved further away from realisim, often transforming the image into a pulsing color field. The artist explained, “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say in any other way - things that I had no words for.
”What do you think of this painting? We're not looking for art historians or academic answers. Whatever your thoughts, we want to hear them.
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Leslie Fordham is Public Art Coordinator for the Town of Vail. She is responsible for the town’s thirty-seven piece art collection that includes memorials, commissioned artwork, street furniture, sculptures and art in playgrounds. Fordham also curates the annual exhibition in Ford Park. Prior to moving to Vail she worked for the Smithsonian’s Resident Associate Program and conducted research into the use of art exhibition catalogs at the Tate Gallery and Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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It reflects darknesss and yet hope.I see how life can be depicted through the black color and yet there is an opening of light that can be extendede to the background of greens and blues. It is a mixed message that we are always in a constant state of change.
i feel the artist is showing the depth of what she sees as her vision changes(perception and aging eyes) .very simalar to other artest who are lucky to still paint in the later part of life ,love it!
The painting is a stunning reflection of abstraction & truly inspiring. It brings energy with the bright colors, yet calmness with the overall reflection! A true ARTIST!!!!
I find her work incredibly erotic...without being blatantly so; and this piece is no exception.