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Oil and cold wax on gallery wrapped canvas.
20" x 20" x 1.5"
 
Signed, titled an dated on the back. Painting wraps around sides. Comes varnished, wired and ready to hang.
 
Intersecting Passages is an abstract painting characterized by thick, textured strokes of color that create intersecting bands across a pale, textured background. The composition centers around a cross-like form, with horizontal and vertical bands of vibrant color—deep blue, burgundy, magenta, yellow, and creamy white—that seem to clash and blend in dynamic layers. The texture is pronounced, with paint applied in a way that builds up rough, almost sculptural layers, giving the piece a tactile quality.
 
The background is muted and soft, composed primarily of pastel tones in white, light pink, and pale gray, which contrasts with the bold colors in the central structure. This balance of subdued and intense colors draws attention to the intersecting bands, emphasizing their movement and interplay. The rough, broken edges and scattered patches of color suggest an organic disruption, as if the central structure is in a state of flux or fragmentation.

The painting suggests themes of convergence and divergence, as the intersecting bands create a visual tension between order and chaos. Intersecting Passages invites viewers to contemplate the interplay of structure and spontaneity, stability and change. The dynamic, layered brushwork and vibrant colors convey a sense of life and movement, suggesting pathways that cross, connect, or diverge, perhaps representing the complexities of human relationships or personal journeys. This work celebrates the beauty of both harmony and discord within a shared space.