This is a painting in my pattern and abstraction series where I am narrowing in on form and line by narrowing the colors to a monochromatic pallet. There is some beige from the raw canvas and some light yellow-brown paint snuck its way in, but this painting is very subdued color-wise compared to its siblings.

"The Moment You Think You've Gotten Where You Are Going" is a contemplative exploration of form, line, and monochromatic contrast within the broader pattern and abstraction series. By narrowing the palette to primarily black, white, and shades of grey, this 48 x 36 inch painting emphasizes the intricate relationships between the marks and patterns that dominate the canvas. The raw beige of the canvas and subtle hints of light yellow-brown paint provide the only deviations from this subdued color scheme, allowing the focus to remain on the complex interplay of textures and forms.

Central to this piece is the tension between ordered structure and chaotic, organic forms. The grid pattern, composed of repeated ovular shapes, is echoed across different scales and media, creating a self-referential framework that anchors the composition. Against this backdrop of geometric precision, the poured, dripped, and smeared paint introduces an element of unpredictability, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the painting’s dynamic spatial depth.

This work captures the moment of realization, the point at which the viewer might think they’ve grasped the essence of the composition, only to be drawn deeper into its layered complexities. The painting challenges the perception of finality, suggesting that even when one believes they have arrived, there is always more to discover.