Driftingfaiththedakotawash 1989

Stanley Boxer made "Driftingfaiththedakotawash", but I'm not sure when. He let the paint do its thing, trusting in the process. I can see how the colours mix and drift, like the title suggests. The texture is so important here. It's not just about the colours, but how they sit on the surface. Look at how the paint pools and gathers in some areas, and in others it's scratched away, revealing layers underneath. On the left, there’s a foggy cluster, like a storm brewing. Then, your eye drifts to the centre, where it’s all breezy and light. On the right, the blue blob looks like a planet rising, so different from the other marks. Boxer reminds me a bit of Jules Olitski, but with a more grounded, earthy feel. Ultimately, it’s a painting that celebrates the joy of making, the magic of letting go, and the beauty of ambiguity.