Western Pacific 15n 120e

Creative Rationale

Over the warm waters of the Western Pacific between the Philippines and Taiwan, moderate winds from the west meet high humidity and light precipitation in a tropical atmosphere. The relatively low pressure gradient and gentle wind speeds translate into broader fluid passages of color, while the high temperature drives a palette of vivid flesh pinks and cadmium yellows characteristic of de Kooning's Women series. The substantial humidity and light rain create pools of diluted color that cut through the thick gestural marks, with the moderate pressure allowing forms to press boldly against the picture plane without complete spatial compression.