Fire Flute 1974

Ronnie Landfield created Fire Flute, using paint, but when, I’m not so sure. The orange is hot, but somehow it feels very considered, very sophisticated. The surface isn't totally flat; you can see how Landfield has layered the paint to build up this almost shimmering field. Then, these lines come in, thin, sharp, like a flurry of thoughts. Look at how they cluster and diverge, they remind me of Cy Twombly’s scribbles, but with a kind of controlled energy. There’s something really vibrant about the way these lines intersect, creating this sense of movement across the picture plane. It’s like the whole thing is alive, buzzing with energy, and there’s this feeling that could go on forever. For me, it's about seeing how Landfield balances control and chaos, inviting us to enter this space of pure sensation.