“I was ready to make something with black that didn’t (I hoped) automatically denote sadness, depression or other negative ideas associated with black.”
Yes, I relate to this. I’ve grown to strongly dislike the simplistic dualistic notion typically associated with darkness and light. The nighttime can be very peaceful and comforting, perhaps more so on a starlit beach, sure, but the darkness is an essential part of it.
The diptych does really draw one’s attention; it seems like the kind of work that you can get absorbed in if you’re able to let your mind stroll as it will. Thanks, Tim! 🙏
I live in the black—it’s a forgone conclusion that it will end up in everything I make. However, I rarely go deep into a mostly dark canvas. Challenge accepted.
(Edited because I missed the whole bottom part of the article on the first go)
“I was ready to make something with black that didn’t (I hoped) automatically denote sadness, depression or other negative ideas associated with black.”
Yes, I relate to this. I’ve grown to strongly dislike the simplistic dualistic notion typically associated with darkness and light. The nighttime can be very peaceful and comforting, perhaps more so on a starlit beach, sure, but the darkness is an essential part of it.
The diptych does really draw one’s attention; it seems like the kind of work that you can get absorbed in if you’re able to let your mind stroll as it will. Thanks, Tim! 🙏
Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Brent. I definitely want people’s minds to get lost in it and take a stroll.
Oooh I really like the black diptych
Thanks, Michele!
I live in the black—it’s a forgone conclusion that it will end up in everything I make. However, I rarely go deep into a mostly dark canvas. Challenge accepted.
(Edited because I missed the whole bottom part of the article on the first go)
Beautiful ode to Black, dear Tim! It reminded me of some wonderful Rothkos, and some that I love so much by Chris Ofili 😘
I need to give this night beach thing a try!