Conversations

Douglas Mann
Conversations
22"x28"
Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas

"This composition captures the complex interplay of emotions between people. As a hearing-impaired artist, I offer a unique perspective on conversations, as I perceive them visually rather than audibly. The bold strokes of vibrant colors create a dynamic visual, and layers of paint are applied with an emotive sense of urgency, capturing fleeting moments of conversations around me. The composition is asymmetrical, yet balanced in abstract form, guiding the viewer’s eye from one element to the next and immersing them in the raw energy and emotion of the piece."