Green Pool 

Frank Johnston’s painting, "Green Pool," captures a landscape through bold, expressive brushstrokes. Notice how Johnston uses colour to define form; vibrant greens and reds create a visual rhythm, guiding the eye through the scene. The composition invites us to examine the structural elements of the painting. The contrast between the dense foliage at the top and the open stream below creates a sense of depth. Johnston’s application of paint is quite deliberate. Each stroke functions as a building block, contributing to the overall texture. The materiality of the paint itself becomes part of the artwork's language, an aesthetic choice that highlights the act of painting. Johnston seems less interested in a faithful representation of nature and more in using the landscape as a vehicle for exploring colour, texture, and form. The tension between representation and abstraction invites us to decode the visual components, offering a space for ongoing interpretation.