Marlyn Daggett's 8'x6' oil painting presents a vibrant and layered abstract composition that plays with both color and text, offering an introspective yet fragmented narrative. The dominant palette of turquoise and deep blue evokes a sense of fluidity, reminiscent of oceanic or atmospheric expanses. The upper portion of the canvas is segmented by geometric forms in muted yellows, creams, and blacks, lending a structured contrast to the otherwise freeform, painterly strokes below.

The inclusion of text—phrases like "I put a gun to my head" and "tick tock"—introduces an element of tension, hinting at internal struggles or societal commentary. These words seem almost obscured within the work, partially hidden by washes of paint, suggesting an internal conflict that remains unresolved or masked. The fish motifs, one in red and one in blue, drift near the lower half of the canvas, adding a symbolic contrast between opposing forces—perhaps life and death, serenity and turmoil.

Drips of paint and the layering of color create a sense of movement and fluidity, while the juxtaposition of bold, fragmented letters invites the viewer to decode the visual language of the piece. Daggett’s work here oscillates between abstraction and narrative, offering a complex emotional landscape that encourages reflection on themes of time, identity, and the subconscious. The expansive size of the canvas further immerses the viewer in this contemplative space, inviting a deep, personal engagement with the piece.