A Secret Left Alone 2015

Here we have what looks like an interior scene by Erik Sigerud, made with earthy tones, a kind of raw umber and grey, with explosive splatters of black paint. It gives the impression of a messy studio or a laboratory where experiments are underway. I can imagine Sigerud flinging the paint, letting the force of gravity dictate its trajectory. This gesture becomes a way to channel energy, emotion, or maybe even a bit of chaos onto the canvas. The contrast between the controlled architectural space and the wild, almost violent, splatters is interesting, right? It makes me think about order versus disorder, intention versus accident, like a dance between the conscious and unconscious. Those black lines remind me a little of Cy Twombly's scribbles, but here they're more like bursts of energy, reaching out in all directions. Painting is such a cool way to turn thoughts and feelings into something tangible, and it’s through these processes that we find new ways of seeing and feeling the world.