Acrylic, gesso, muslin on framed panel, 15” x 15”
At last I have plucked up the courage to post this, I worry too much about what other people will think.
No explanation
No excuses
No title
About the Author
- Ian Foster
- Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, United Kingdom
- I am an enthusiastic photographer and aspiring artist and my favourite images can best be described as Abstract Minimalism. This does not mean that everything I post will fit this description, I intend to share any photograph or painting that appeals to me whether or not it is my own work.
Please feel free to make comments or suggestions, I will be delighted to read them all.
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14 comments:
Well, I think I like it!
Talk about minimalism, this is to the extreme of that, but then I know you are a man of few words and this does truly reflect your personality and character.
From an artistic and compositional point, I feel that one very small element is needed for balance and focus. However, this is a personal view and should not be taken that your work does not stand up. However I am curious as to the medium used.
Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend,
Egmont
I'll keep this to a minimum-EXCELLENT
i APPLAUD "untitled" pieces= that gives my senses and mind permission to be open and free and engaged.
rothko did titles, SOMETIMES, like 'RED BAND', but usually not. so bravo to you, and i think steve's comment is perfect, keeping it to a "minimum".!!
Ian,
The phenomenon of abstract minimalism is new to me, but this looks like a perfect example to me.
Good that you didn't name, explain and certainly didn't excuse. Thanks for showing!
Regina SXM
Very cool, Ian! :~) Your work reminds me of Helen Frankenthaler's woodcuts that were exhibited at the National Gallery of Australia a few years ago. They are still online for viewing.
love it!
of course there is no explanation, no excuses-- and whatever title or no title is absolutely yours and you don't need to explain that either. As I told Egmont in his recent blog post-- sometimes, if you write down a list of words about how you felt while painting it, or feel now that it is completed-- the title may appear.
love the minimalism.
Magnificent and mysterious and mystical...I love the materials...and I agree with Kelly's reference to Helen Frankenthaler's woodcuts. The colors are completely sumptuous...
and thanks sooo much for your kind comments on our recent Wabi Sabi experiments...means a lot.
Fantastic! I love minimalism! Thank you for this post!
beautiful piece.
ian
It is stunning, quiet yet alive. I will be back, regards form New York.
Fantastic.
I keep coming back to this one, enjoying your work
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