Not a Day without Haloimes 2010

Alexander Roitburd made ‘Not a Day without Haloimes’ in his characteristically expressive style; a style where the process feels as important as the image itself. The painting has a textured surface, built up through layers of brushstrokes, some dragging across the surface, others dabbed on. Roitburd uses a muted color palette, mostly browns and greens, which creates a solemn, contemplative mood. Note how the figure's coat is rendered with thick, gestural strokes, giving it a sense of weight and volume. The stark white of the shirt underneath provides a sharp contrast, drawing our eye. Then there's that unicycle, and the line that crosses the frame! Roitburd, like Philip Guston, embraced a freedom of expression, blending figuration with abstraction. Both artists remind us that art is not about perfection but about the journey of making, the conversation between the artist and the canvas. It's about embracing the unexpected and finding meaning in the process.