Orange Skies 2017

David Michael Hinnebusch’s “Orange Skies”, at 76 by 76 cm, uses a process where vibrant colors clash and merge, allowing the eye to wander through layers of energetic brushstrokes. The painting has a kind of organized chaos. Thick strokes of orange, yellow, and green create a horizon that feels both turbulent and serene. The texture is palpable; you can almost feel the push and pull of the brush, the artist wrestling with the paint. Notice the lower part of the painting, where reds and blacks form dense, rhythmic patterns. These marks don’t just represent something; they embody the act of painting itself. This piece reminds me a little of Joan Mitchell, who also used bold colors and dynamic compositions to capture emotional landscapes. But Hinnebusch has his own voice, one that embraces the messy, the unresolved, and the sheer joy of putting paint on canvas. Ultimately, “Orange Skies” invites us to find our own meanings within its vibrant abstraction, celebrating the endless possibilities of seeing.