Converge 2011

Harriet Korman made this painting, Converge, with acrylic on canvas, where she’s explored dynamic geometric relationships. It's like she set up a visual problem for herself, then solved it with color. I can imagine Korman, brush in hand, carefully filling in each triangle, adjusting the hues until they buzz against each other. I think I know what she's trying to get to. It's what I'm always trying to get to. She's walking a tightrope between chaos and order. The surface has this fantastic scrubby texture. It's a reminder of the physical act of painting. Korman’s part of a lineage of painters, like Al Held, who aren't afraid to be bold and assertive with color and form. And, in their own way, they're all influenced by the great Cezanne! These painters teach us that painting isn't just about representation, it's about thinking, feeling, and seeing the world in new ways. Each painting is a conversation between artists across time, inspiring each other to push the boundaries of perception.