Yellow line 1992

Kazuo Shiraga made "Yellow Line" with oil paint, and what strikes me is how he fearlessly dove right into the painting process. Look at the material reality of the artwork. The texture of the paint is so important. Thick, opaque strokes of yellow and black clash dynamically, as if the paint was applied with a kind of physical abandon, maybe even with his feet! It makes me think of the action painters, like Pollock, but with an added Zen-like quality. Take a look at the way the black paint confidently cuts through the sunny yellow, leaving these fascinating trails and splatters. It's as if Shiraga is not just painting, but dancing with the canvas, creating something raw and unfiltered. This reminds me of Cy Twombly's work – both artists share a similar energy, a willingness to let go and embrace the unplanned nature of artmaking. For me, art is more about the journey than the destination.