Cashmere 01 a Londra 2001

Shozo Shimamoto made this dreamy painting, "Cashmere 01 a Londra", with a splattering technique that feels both chaotic and delicate. It’s like he’s captured a moment of pure energy on this canvas, embracing the unexpected. Looking closely, the texture is key. It's not just about the colors—soft blues, reds, and browns on an off white ground—but how they land. Are they thick, thin, layered, or sparse? Each little dot and dash has its own personality. I'm drawn to how these marks interact; some blend softly, while others stand out like little bursts of emotion. It's not necessarily about what it represents but how it feels. Shimamoto's process resonates with the Gutai group's ethos of action and gesture. You might see echoes of Yves Klein’s performances, both artists pushing the boundaries of painting. It’s a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, full of questions and possibilities, rather than fixed answers.