The idea for the Kohaku begun in January 2013 while sitting with my friend, the poet Jack McCarthy while he was on his death bed. One of the things we talked about was eastern philosophy. I mentioned I was fascinated by the use of red and white in Japanese architecture. The combination of red and white has its own color combination name: Kohaku. When used independently of each other red or white have their own names). I find this combination meditative, which is the goal of Japanese architects.
The red compels one's eyes to travel inward and through the subject of the painting. This I hope, creates a quiet and meditative experience.
I see this as a fusion between east and west.
During 2014 and 2015 I painted 60 or 70 Kohaku. And another 30+ Scattered between 2016 and 2021. It has probably been my most popular series in terms of comments and sales. Of the 118 have painted so far, I believe I have sold 30+.
I'm glad you are embracing them.
I have and plan to continue my more emotional paintings. Face, hands, and body posture speak to the human condition.
Into and through the wild. $300
Hints of fading trails. $300
When gravity disapearts the oceans and continents elevate. $300
Shooting star $175
Peeking into an alternative universe. $300
Contemplating the sadness of the world and the little moments that make it all worth while. $300
Convergence in a crystal world. $300
A leaf on the wind. $300
Contemplating the symbols they just translated and if either has the courage or curiosity step into another world. $400
