The artwork “Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves III,” created by Cy Twombly in 2009, belongs to the Neo-Expressionism movement and exhibits an abstract genre. It is part of the series titled “Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves.”
In the artwork, turquoise serves as the primary background color against which vibrant orange and yellow elements are loosely and expressively applied. The composition includes abstract forms resembling elongated boats or wave-like shapes, deftly smeared and dripping to evoke a sense of movement. Superimposed text in yellow reads “Leaving Paphos ringed with waves,” reinforcing the maritime theme. The artist’s characteristic style of vigorous, gestural strokes and the sense of fluidity imbue the piece with dynamic energy, while the overall visual impression is one of abstraction, invoking a contemplative response to the title and imagery.
