Sea Phantoms 1952

"Sea Phantoms" (1952) by American Abstract Expressionist painter William Baziotes features a mysterious, dreamlike scene. The artwork's composition utilizes a limited color palette, primarily shades of blue, black, and white. The central figure, outlined in black, gazes upwards toward a glowing orb, suggesting a sense of wonder or perhaps even fear. Surrounding the figure are biomorphic shapes, resembling seaweed or tentacles, which contribute to the otherworldly, surreal atmosphere of the work.