Presence Amaranth Garden 1974

"Presence Amaranth Garden" is a 1974 abstract painting by American artist Richard Pousette-Dart (1916-1992). The artwork is characterized by its dense, gestural application of paint, creating a dynamic and energetic surface. The work is composed of a multitude of small, swirling, and often overlapping strokes of color, creating an immersive visual experience. Pousette-Dart was a key figure in Abstract Expressionism and his work often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. The use of color and the rhythmic, almost frenzied, application of paint evokes a sense of organic growth and transformation.