Woman among the Flowers 1910

Odilon Redon painted "Woman among the Flowers" with oil on canvas, the date is unknown. Isn't it amazing how he’s created this whole world with just a few colours and marks? I’m drawn to the physicality of the paint itself. Look at the way he’s layered those blues and reds, almost like a collage. The paint isn't trying to hide itself, it’s right there on the surface, thick and juicy. I love how the redness climbs up the painting, it really brings it alive. You can almost feel him moving the paint around, making decisions as he goes. Redon reminds me a little of Guston, always playing with color and form, but never quite settling on one thing. It's a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, and there's always more to discover.