Frangipani and Humming Bird - Japanese: Summer 1988

"Frangipani and Humming Bird - Japanese: Summer", is a work by Brett Whiteley, and it's pure poetry in motion. Look at how the flower petals and the bird are created with these fluid, almost calligraphic lines, and how the colour seems to bleed into the blue. For me, that’s a process that’s all about letting go and seeing what happens. The texture here isn't about thick paint, it's all about the surface, like a dance of washes and delicate marks. Notice that hummingbird, caught mid-flight? The blues and purples of its feathers contrast with the greens and yellows in the plants, creating a sense of depth and vibrancy. It reminds me of Hokusai's prints, that same attention to natural forms. Ultimately, art’s not about answers, but about opening up possibilities for seeing and feeling.