Abstractions by Colin Cook
2019
20” x 16" x .75"
Gallery Wrapped
Acrylic on Canvas
Standard Frame
Easy to Hang
No Framing Necessary
Created early in the artist's exploration into abstract expressionism, Rumba captures the essence of movement with a fluid and expressive energy that invites viewers into the rhythm of dance. The composition centers on an abstracted figure whose graceful posture suggests a moment suspended in motion, poised between strength and elegance. Warm shades of red, orange, and yellow intertwine across the canvas, creating a vibrant pulse that conveys both heat and vitality.
Whimsical layers blend into darkness, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere that evokes an ethereal space where the boundaries between figure and environment dissolve. Dynamic lines enrich the composition without disrupting its cohesion. This artwork emanates a sense of celebration and transformation, expressing the powerful spirit of movement as a language beyond words.