Bisected 2022

Jason Limon made "Bisected" in the 20th century with what looks like acrylic on board. I’m immediately drawn to the interplay of color and form; the earthy tones contrasted with the bright, almost playful hues in the ribcage. It’s this balance between the macabre and the whimsical that makes it so compelling. There is a tension that's also there in the mark making. See how he moves between flatness and depth through the layering of paint? Take a look at the way the ribcage and spinal cord are bisected, almost like a biological diagram, but one rendered with such tenderness. It brings to mind the work of Forrest Bess, another artist who delved into the body and psyche with a similar blend of scientific curiosity and personal myth-making. It reminds us that art isn't about answers; it's about the questions we ask along the way.