Artist: Karen Kurka Jensen
Title: Slot Canyon 1
Medium: Ink and watercolor on ricepaper
Dimensions: 28"h x 24"w
"Slot Canyon 1" is an abstract painting characterized by a dynamic blend of colors and textures that converge around the center of the canvas and expand outward. The painting employs a predominantly dark palette featuring deep blacks, grays, and earth tones, punctuated by areas of orange and vibrant red that infuse the composition with warmth and contrast. The fluidity of the medium is evident, with washes, drips, and splatters of paint creating an organic and haphazard effect. The composition is rich in detail, offering viewers the opportunity to project their own interpretations onto the shapes and formations created by the blending colors and textures.