Calico 

Jeff Jamison created this painting titled 'Calico,' in an unknown year. The artwork envelops us in an urban panorama dominated by subtle shades of pink and grey, punctuated by the staccato rhythm of pedestrians under umbrellas. The composition presents a fascinating interplay between form and abstraction, where the figures and cityscapes are suggested rather than defined. Jamison's use of color—the soft pastels— creates an atmospheric perspective, casting a unified veil over the scene. The brushstrokes are loose, almost gestural, building up a surface of rich texture that invites close inspection. The arrangement of shapes and forms, seemingly random at first glance, constructs a semiotic system, with umbrellas acting as recurring motifs that structure the space. These open up questions about the nature of urban life, the individual versus the collective, and the way we navigate shared environments. What does it mean to see a cityscape fractured and reflected like this? Consider how Jamison uses these formal qualities to engage with broader ideas about perception and representation.