Dibirdibi Country 2009

Sally Gabori made Dibirdibi Country with paint on canvas, and look at the way she just went for it! The red ground feels raw and direct, like a visceral statement. There's such a physicality to this piece. The paint isn't trying to hide; it's there, thick in places, almost like she's sculpting with it. Notice how the white shapes aren't perfect. They have these rough edges, little imperfections that give them character. I love the way you can see the brushstrokes, the hand of the artist right there on the canvas. It makes you feel like you're in the studio with her, watching her create. It reminds me a little bit of Joan Mitchell, that same boldness and freedom, but with Gabori's own unique voice. It's a reminder that art is always a conversation, a way of seeing and feeling that gets passed down and transformed over time.