Her Power 2012

David Michael Hinnebusch made this painting, *Her Power*, with an expressive, intuitive approach, and you can see it in the energetic marks and vibrant colors. It’s all about the process, the dance between the artist and the canvas. Looking at the painting, you notice the physicality of the medium, right? Thick, opaque strokes of blue, green, and red create a textured surface that draws you in. It's like Hinnebusch is building up layers of emotion and energy. Check out the way the blue paint drips down the figure's neck. It's a small detail, but it adds a sense of movement and vulnerability to the piece. These drips show us art doesn't have to be perfect; it can embrace flaws and imperfections. Hinnebusch's work reminds me a little of Jean-Michel Basquiat, especially in the way he fearlessly combines figuration with abstract mark-making. There’s a rawness and immediacy to both their works that invites us to embrace ambiguity. After all, art is an ongoing conversation.