Radial Study with Street Light No.3
Radial Study with Street Light No.3
13.5” x 17.5”
Spray Paint and Acrylic
on Wood Framed Canvas
2025
This is one in a series of small 12” x 16” canvas studies using spray paint and acrylics with custom wood frames built for each individual piece.
Radial Study with Street Light No.3" presents a visually striking composition that blends elements of urban iconography with abstract exploration. Dominated by a palette of vibrant pinks, yellows, blues, and white against a textured off-white background, the artwork centers around a stylized dark green street lamp.
The lamp's pole stands vertically, casting a subtle shadow, while its curved arm extends to hold a circular light fixture. This fixture overlaps with a series of concentric pink circles, creating a focal point of radiating energy. The pink hues vary in intensity, suggesting depth and movement within the radial form.
To the right of the street lamp, two additional concentric circles in yellow and blue add further layers to the composition. These shapes interact with the lamp and the background, creating a dynamic interplay of color and form. A band of solid blue at the bottom of the canvas suggests a body of water, with faint white ripples emanating from the base of the street lamp's reflection, grounding the otherwise abstract arrangement in a recognizable, albeit simplified, setting.
The overall effect is a captivating study in color, shape, and the juxtaposition of the familiar (the street lamp) with the abstract (the radial forms). The piece evokes a sense of urban atmosphere filtered through a lens of geometric abstraction, inviting the viewer to contemplate the relationship between light, energy, and the structures that illuminate our surroundings.