Omen 1959

Friedel Dzubas made "Omen" with a flurry of brushstrokes and an exciting, muted palette. It's like watching a storm brew on paper, where the process feels as important as the final image. The textures here are captivating; the paint ranges from watery washes to denser, more opaque areas, giving the piece a dynamic feel. Notice the bottom left where there are these dark, feathery marks; they pull the whole composition downwards, like gravity is having its say. Dzubas reminds me of Helen Frankenthaler, particularly in his use of color stains and the way he lets the paint soak into the canvas. "Omen" isn’t about clear answers, it’s an open ended conversation, inviting us to find our own way through its layers of meaning.