Go and Meet the Rain XVII

Go and Meet the Rain series has its inception from a moving line in the ancient Book of Changes - the I Ching. This text deals in elemental realities and this aphorism suggested to me the greening of the desert after rainfall. This directed me to move to that place in myself where my creativity bubbles forth, and in darker, more challenging times I feel a much stronger imperative to do so.

This canvas is a development of a smaller piece on card from the start of this series. It brings together a complex turquoise and teal ground with a floating burnt orange and trichromatic reds. It is very challenging to bring a harmonious conversation about with these complementaries, as they're so strong that they almost clash. I'm delighted with the resulting dynamism and find this such an uplifting "push" of a painting. Brilliant to look at before you open the door and go out into the world.