The artwork entitled “Blue Water” was created by Philip Guston in 1976. It is categorized under the Neo-Expressionism movement and belongs to the figurative genre. This piece is also part of Guston’s “Cyclops” series.
The artwork features a peculiar assembly of tubular and arch-like shapes, rendered in a palette primarily consisting of pale blues, whites, browns, and reds. These forms appear to be positioned against a backdrop of diffused, cloudy hues, evoking a sense of ambiguity and abstraction. The repetitive, elongated shapes give the impression of anthropomorphic structures, each one imbued with a distinctive character and mood. The intricate interplay of colors and shapes, coupled with the textured brushstrokes, lends the composition a dynamic sense of depth and dimension. This creation exemplifies Guston’s signature style, characterized by bold, expressive forms and a departure from conventional representation.
