Three Yellows, Violet 2013

Gregg Renfrow's abstract work offers a canvas awash in evocative hues, primarily yellows and violet. These colors are not merely decorative; they carry symbolic weight, yellow, long associated with the sun, evokes warmth, enlightenment, and divinity across cultures. Consider the use of gold in Byzantine icons to represent the divine light, a tradition echoing in the golden backgrounds of Renaissance paintings. In contrast, violet, often linked to royalty and spirituality, adds a layer of introspective depth, and recalls the somber robes of penitent figures in religious art. The play of light and shadow invites contemplation, engaging viewers on a subconscious level. Like motifs that recur in dreams, these colors resurface, evolving and taking on new meanings in different contexts.