Rollicking Whirlwind 1975

Vangel Naumovski made this painting, "Rollicking Whirlwind," with lots of curvy shapes and a psychedelic kind of palette. Imagine him in his studio, maybe in the zone, just letting these forms bubble up from his subconscious. There’s something so playful about the way he puts colors next to each other; they vibrate and sing. You can almost feel him pushing the paint around, not trying to control it too much but letting it do its thing. The paint looks thin, almost watery, which gives it this dreamy, floating quality. Look at that arch of white dots—it’s so delicate and whimsical, like a string of fairy lights holding the whole composition together. I wonder if Naumovski ever looked at other painters for inspiration? You know, we're all in this big conversation with each other across time. But you know, that's the beauty of painting—it's not about having all the answers, but about staying curious and open to whatever comes next.