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.
The end of hope. $300
Eager to go out on the town, no one could make up their mind where. $300
Harmonizing beneath a setting sun. $300
Watching murmurations with awe and amazement. $300
Remembering her bright eyed youth only adds to her sadness. $300
Another night alone $300
The night sky reflects the forest in flame, as three friends look on as others panic. $200
Wandering alone, again. $300
At the funeral. $300
Rememberances with in a kaleidoscope room. $300
His friend, whose always quick with a joke, tries to lighten the mood. $300
Witnessing the unexpected. $300
Conversations. $300
Worry on a sunny day. $300
The sadness when one discovers the whole wide world is empty. $300
Apprehension and denial. $300
Within the beauty of the cherry orchard, something lurks. $250
At the edge of the end of the world. $250
When the world as we think we know it begins to peel away. $250
He wondered if offering his second arm would have made a difference.on $150
The weight of living in a world that no longer makes sense. $250
Deep in thought... $250
He closes his eyes seeking a moment of peace... but marching continues near.r $250
