Green Pastures 1992

Eyvind Earle made 'Green Pastures' with what looks like thin layers of paint, building up a smooth surface. This isn't about wild gestures, it's about a slow, deliberate process. Look closely at that bright green path winding through the landscape. It's so smooth, almost like it's been airbrushed. It's hard to tell exactly what tools Earle used, but there's a sense of control, of careful application. That green isn't just a color, it's a pathway, and it's so bright, it almost feels like it's glowing from within, giving the picture a magical feeling. Earle reminds me a bit of someone like Henri Rousseau, in that he creates these landscapes that feel both familiar and dreamlike. In both artists' practices, the way they create these imaginary worlds, makes art feel like an ongoing conversation about how we see and feel the world around us.