Vessel in a Drift of Diamond Light in the Sky of the Mind 1944

"Vessel in a Drift of Diamond Light in the Sky of the Mind" is an abstract watercolor painting by Morris Graves, created in 1944. Graves's works often explore themes of nature, spirituality, and the subconscious. The painting features a swirling, almost ethereal, composition of overlapping shapes and lines. The colors are muted, with a dominant reddish-brown, suggestive of the earth, and delicate touches of pale yellow and green. The overall effect is dreamlike and contemplative, hinting at a world beyond the visible. The painting's title further alludes to a metaphysical realm, suggesting that the depicted forms represent elements of the mind or spirit.