Still, It Grows

This work explores the quiet tension between structure and emergence—between what is built to contain and what insists on becoming.

The lower portion of the composition is anchored in geometry: stacked forms, muted tones, and repeating shapes suggest systems, cities, or frameworks carefully assembled to create order and stability. These shapes feel intentional and grounded, evoking the human impulse to organize, define, and control space. They form a base that is solid, logical, and measured.

From this foundation, color rises.

Thick, expressive strokes break free from the rigid geometry below, introducing movement, spontaneity, and life. The marks are imperfect and layered, allowing texture and gesture to remain visible. Rather than overpowering the structure beneath, the color coexists with it—emerging from within the system rather than rejecting it. The palette is vibrant yet balanced, conveying energy without chaos.

The expansive negative space above plays a critical role in the composition. It creates pause and breath, giving the eye room to rest and allowing the upward movement to feel intentional rather than forced. This openness reinforces the sense of possibility—what has already emerged does not exhaust what could still come.

At its core, the piece reflects a belief that growth, creativity, and meaning are not eliminated by structure. Instead, they often arise because of it. Even within rigid frameworks, something human persists—quietly, persistently, and beautifully finding its way upward.

Oil on Canvas 

26” x 24”