Agualine 1980

Nancy Graves made this piece, Agualine, using paint on canvas. It’s a real festival of color and line, isn’t it? It feels like she's exploring how forms emerge, dissolve, and re-emerge through a fluid process. Looking closely, I'm drawn to the way she's layered the paint. The surface isn't uniform; you see thin washes alongside areas where the color seems to bloom, especially where those vibrant oranges and pinks collide. There are these meandering dark lines that weave throughout, creating pathways for the eye. They remind me a bit of calligraphy, or maybe even organic forms like vines or roots. It's interesting to think about how artists like Joan Mitchell also used layering to create depth and movement. Graves embraces ambiguity and keeps the conversation going. The beauty of art lies in its endless possibilities, right?